Author : Thomas Dennis

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Tom Dennis is a resident of Fort Gratiot where he and Laurie Melms Dennis, his wife of 47 years, tend to their bird and butterfly-friendly gardens. He is a speaker and free-lance writer, passionate birder, advanced master gardener, creation scientist, and naturalist, with degrees from Michigan State University in Zoology and Biology. Tom is an active member of Blue Water Audubon Society, Master Gardeners of St. Clair County, Port Huron Civic Theater, Ross Bible Church, Tapestry Garden Club, Blueways of St. Clair, and is a steward of the Blue Water Riverwalk with Friends of the St. Clair River.

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“The ghostly gull of the far north” | Iceland Gull

Thomas Dennis2 weeks agoJanuary 13, 2021

by Thomas Dennis2 weeks agoJanuary 13, 2021

Iceland Gull, Larus glaucoides By Tom Dennis The Iceland Gull is a winter-only bird in the Blue Water Area and it’s one of the species...

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Gina’s Gallery – Featured Artist, Cecil Williams

Thomas Dennis2 months agoDecember 9, 2020

by Thomas Dennis2 months agoDecember 9, 2020

By Tom Dennis Originally Published on July 19, 2018. Gina’s Gallery, an artists cooperative, is open in downtown Port Huron at 411 Grand River Avenue...

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A bird that brings enjoyment every time they “talk”

Thomas Dennis2 months agoDecember 3, 2020

by Thomas Dennis2 months agoDecember 3, 2020

Barred Owl, Strix varia A good friend recently sent me the link to an article entitled Birds are ‘winged words’. She knew I would love...

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Blue Jay, ‘The Blue Wave’

Thomas Dennis2 months agoNovember 21, 2020

by Thomas Dennis2 months agoNovember 21, 2020

By Tom Dennis Originally posted October 12th, 2018. Blue Jay, Cyanocitta cristata The Blue Jay invasion is back in full force as it is every...

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A Tribute Article to the Late Frances Dennis

Thomas Dennis3 months agoOctober 16, 2020

by Thomas Dennis3 months agoOctober 16, 2020

Pine Siskin, Spinus pinus This article is dedicated to the passing of one-half of my favorite birding couple. After just talking with my dear Aunt...

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September marks ‘Hawk Watch’

Thomas Dennis4 months agoSeptember 23, 2020

by Thomas Dennis4 months agoSeptember 23, 2020

Broad-winged Hawk, Buteo platypterus Late September, specifically September 22 in 2020, marks the autumnal equinox. This event marks the moment the Sun crosses the celestial...

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The Big Reveal | Summer Birdsong Concert Series

Thomas Dennis5 months agoAugust 28, 2020

by Thomas Dennis5 months agoAugust 28, 2020

Wood Thrush, Hylocichla mustelina My previous article entitled “Summer Birdsong” ended prematurely without naming the featured bird-concert soloist. Fortunately for you readers, I survived the...

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Gina’s Gallery – Featured Artist, Georgina Witt

Thomas Dennis6 months agoAugust 7, 2020

by Thomas Dennis6 months agoAugust 7, 2020

By Tom Dennis Originally Published on July 2, 2018. Have you checked out Gina’s Gallery in mid-town Port Huron, MI? Located at 411 Grand River...

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Birdsong Summer Concert Series

Thomas Dennis6 months agoAugust 28, 2020

by Thomas Dennis6 months agoAugust 28, 2020

Summer Birdsong is my favorite music. It is best accompanied by a gentle breeze that carries billowing clouds along an otherwise blue sky as it...

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Gina’s Gallery – Featured Artist, Karson Schenk

Thomas DennisJuly 24, 2020July 24, 2020

by Thomas DennisJuly 24, 2020July 24, 2020

By Tom Dennis Gina’s Gallery, an artist’s cooperative, is open in downtown Port Huron at 411 Grand River Avenue and features local artists who display...