Sunday Adventure

 It was quite a fun day today. It was chilly and mostly cloudy but we got out and had a good time. It was a good bird day. We saw several different kinds of duck at Grand Haven State Park and had a little walk along the beach. We then meandered back down the lakeshore and stopped at Holland State Park where we saw more different ducks and a juvenile Bald Eagle who sat in a tree near the channel. A couple passing by said it had been a regular visitor for a few days - a nice treat for us though as we don't usually see them down where we live. While in Holland we decided to stop at Windmill Island Gardens. This is where they have the tulip festival in May. We've never been but we were close so we thought we'd at least see what the place looked like. There is a windmill there that was brought over from Holland. This area of Michigan is quite well known for its Dutch population. Hence the windmill, I suppose. Obviously at this time of year none of the buildings were open but you could walk around the grounds. We got to see the Windmill up close. Also as we walked past the river we saw a Kingfisher. 

As we made our way back home driving along some back roads husband saw something in a tree and safely pulled over to the side of the road (there was nobody behind us). We looked up in the tree and there sat a Kestrel! It's the first time I've seen one in the wild. It was very pretty. When we got home and I was having a hot flush I decided to sit outside for a few minutes and got to see a hawk land in the tree close to me. 

So - as you can see - quite a bird day! I haven't been seeing a lot of wildlife on my daily walk at all so I was really pleased. 

I've made a list for tomorrow and a meal plan (and what I need to pick up from the shops) so I am on track to begin the week. How was your weekend? I know there is a pretty strict lockdown in the UK. Mum is a little more resigned to it this time I think. It is winter so she usually spends more time inside, but still it isn't easy. 

Photo of the day - yesterday's sunrise. So happy to see one! We haven't had a lot of sunshine lately.