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Recreation & Sports > Michigan Animals

Links to Michigan breeders, competition, facilities and resources including horses, rodeo, dressage & equestrian, dogs, trail riding, birding and nature preserves. (zoos can be found under Michigan Festivals, Attractions & Events.

Do Leelanau photos confirm a Michigan cougar presence?4797

Photo Friday: Heronry by Sentrawoods.4675

Bald Eagle removed from Endangered Species list in Michigan4661

Weird Wednesday: Mondo Atomic Cow Birthday4656

Photo Friday: Feed me.. by Daylily184646

This Weekend: U.P. 200 and Midnight Run sled dog races4556

Celebrate Valentine's Day the Michigan Way3333

Do Leelanau photos confirm a Michigan cougar presence?
The Michigan Wildlife Conservancy has released results of an investigation that appears to validate a cougar presence in Michigan. The apparent cougar was photographed near the south shore of Glen Lake in Leelanau County on Labor Day.

Photo Friday: Heronry by Sentrawoods.
The photo featured today shows a cluster of nests at a Michigan heronry and was shot by Sentrawoods. You can check out this photo and many, many more Michigan photos in the Absolute Michigan Flickr pool.

Bald Eagle removed from Endangered Species list in Michigan
The bald eagle is now off both state and federal endangered species lists for Michigan. Check here for information about the history of bald eagles in Michigan, where to find eagles and (of course) lots of photos!

FROM MICHIGAN IN PICTURES

Thru the Woods on an Aero Sleigh, photo by litchard

A random featured link...
Northern Michigan Birding
The Northern Michigan Birding Virtual Community is dedicated to the wild birds of Michigan and those who cherish them. Visit for a database of thousands of birding reports.

Featured Links

Animal Diversity Web from the UM Museum of Zoology
The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology maintains an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology. Contains pictures, sounds and taxonomy for many many Michigan animals. Spectacular! (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Birding in Michigan
A blog documenting my birdwatching experiences in Michigan. Many photos of the beautiful birds in our state - Common Loon, Downy Woodpeckers and much more. I also include my warped sense of bird humor commentary on some of the photos. (Gaylord, Otsego County)
Black Star Farms
An Agricultural Destination in the heart of Leelanau wine country offering a luxury B&B Inn, vinifera wines, fruit wines, dessert wines, brandies and grappa, hand-crafted cheese & food products on a equestrian estate of orchards, vineyards and trails. (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)
Bootstrap Analysis
A blog that is large parts natural history and aspects of ecological field work, healthy doses of opinions on current science and environmental issues, some personal items including the obligatory cat blogging, and a little bit of crazy stuff. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Michigan Horse Council
Information on expos, scholarships and trails as well as a newsletter, membership information, links and products for sale. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Office of Racing Commissioner
Michigan is host to one mixed breed track and four harness racing tracks, bringing the state a wide spectrum of horse racing excitement. The ORC is mandated to promote the safety, security, growth and integrity of all horse racing in Michigan. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Adventures and Iditarod Racing
Nature's Kennel, located 90 minutes north of the Mackinac Bridge, offers both overnight dog sledding adventures and half-day day drive-your-own dog team trips. This is your chance to meet and run dogs with Michigan's Iditarod Racing Team! (McMillan, Luce County)
Northern Michigan Birding
The Northern Michigan Birding Virtual Community is dedicated to the wild birds of Michigan and those who cherish them. Visit for a database of thousands of birding reports. (Alpena, Cheboygan County)
Sleezy Barb Horsewear
Custom clothing for your special horse! Stretch sleezy hoods, stretch sheets, helmet covers, saddle covers and lots of matching accessories. Over 50 different prints and solid colors to choose from. (St Johns, Clinton County)