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.
By Tom Dennis Killdeer, Charadrius vociferus Although the Killdeer is classified as a “shorebird” it is more likely to be found living and nesting far...
By Tom Dennis Northern Flicker, Colaptes auratus We have received several messages lately with pictures of this beautiful bird, asking for assistance with identification. The...
By Tom Dennis Ring-billed Gull, Larus delawarensis This week’s highlighted species in our Blue Water Nature Series, the Ring-billed Gull, the most common gull species...
By Tom Dennis Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura Turkey Vultures are common summertime residents to the Blue Water area and although they are not typically thought...
Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Coccyzus americanus By Tom Dennis Now before you think I’m well typecast because I once played the catatonic character in One Flew Over...
By Thomas Dennis American Black Duck, Anas rubripes The American Black Duck is found locally but in much lower numbers than the similar and well-known...