@heyrhiannon Thank you! I was out playing in the leaves today!
@Cr15ta83ll Thank you!
@swinemiester I go back and explore as much as I can!
Another Picture of The Rapid River at the Seven Bridges Natural Area near Kalkaska Michigan
The Rapid River at the Seven Bridges Natural Area near Kalkaska Michigan
Petobego State Game Area - Michigan
I had the chance to hike several times with my oldest and youngest brothers. This hike took us through the woods to Lake Michigan and back.
Wild coffee!
Chicory in the Petobego State Game Area near Elk Rapids Michigan
@Anemone I usually don't have a problem with either. Mainly the buzzing and close fly-by's. But this year the Deer Flies seem pretty bad. I don't like to put anything on my skin when hiking so I usually suffer a few bites.
@Anemone I've been helping my mom out this month in another part of my state. For a break I wander the trails in her area. I've been searching for Honey Bees on all the trails I've visited and these were the first I found on the wildflowers. The mosquitoes and Deer Flies were happy I stopped to take pictures. They like a motionless target.
It only took 5 days to find Honey Bees on any of my hikes. I found Bumble Bees, bee mimics, and beetles but very few Honey Bees.
Honey Bees
Skegemog Swamp Pathway
Rapid City Michigan
Nature and Wildlife Photographer