Photographed at Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery in Mattawan, Michigan, this image captures a Red-winged Blackbird mid-movement as it carefully balances on a cluster of cattails near the water’s edge. Its vibrant red and yellow shoulder patches flash against a backdrop of soft greens and blue sky — a perfect glimpse into the life of one of Michigan’s most iconic wetland birds during the summer months.
Caught in a moment of natural grace, this photo highlights the quick, agile energy of the bird as it maneuvers through tall reeds. It’s a celebration of summer in the marsh, where color, movement, and stillness meet.
Photographed at Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery in Mattawan, Michigan, this image captures a Red-winged Blackbird mid-movement as it carefully balances on a cluster of cattails near the water’s edge. Its vibrant red and yellow shoulder patches flash against a backdrop of soft greens and blue sky — a perfect glimpse into the life of one of Michigan’s most iconic wetland birds during the summer months.
Caught in a moment of natural grace, this photo highlights the quick, agile energy of the bird as it maneuvers through tall reeds. It’s a celebration of summer in the marsh, where color, movement, and stillness meet.