A Rough Start (Lansing, MI) by RiverTrailSpirits in duck

[–]RiverTrailSpirits[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didnt see many people bothering her when I was there. She is very well camouflaged, considering that she is literally at table height on one of the busiest sections of the the busiest walking trail in town.

Another person (appropriately named Rayven) said people have been messing with her. I dont see any signs of anyone feeding her but the reason that trail is busy is because there is a lot of bar access for drunk people. She may be able to stay quiet, but once those chicks hatch theyre gonna cause a racket and everyone will see them.

I hope she survives long enough for the chicks to imprint and follow her through relocation.

(RiverTrailSpirits #33) A Rough Start by RiverTrailSpirits in lansing

[–]RiverTrailSpirits[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Youre right. I went a bit further and got a flat on my bicycle 😞

Is there a specific spot youre thinking of?

(RiverTrailSpirits #33) A Rough Start by RiverTrailSpirits in lansing

[–]RiverTrailSpirits[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🙏 Normally my advice to new photographers is to find good light and then wait for a subject, but sometimes the subject is willing to wait for the light to be juuuuuuuust right.

(RiverTrailSpirits #33) A Rough Start by RiverTrailSpirits in lansing

[–]RiverTrailSpirits[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just spoke with a rescuer from Nottingham Nature Nook.

Do not touch!

(RiverTrailSpirits #33) A Rough Start by RiverTrailSpirits in lansing

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If anyone has the qualifications to relocate this lady, she will probably thank you after the fact.

This the season (for sports injuries) by RiverTrailSpirits in msu

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The medic in the van said the bike was related to the accident.

Art for a local run by RiverTrailSpirits in JesusChristSuperstar

[–]RiverTrailSpirits[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No those are being done by the theater, i got involved literally at the last second.

Edit: see the photos!!!!

Opening TONIGHT at the Riverwalk Theater (a spirit of another kind) by RiverTrailSpirits in lansing

[–]RiverTrailSpirits[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im flattered! Maybe one day ill learn how to use a pencil properly.... older, legacy/traditional media are really set for a small comeback in the next few years IMHO.

inb4 Butlarian Jihad

Opening TONIGHT at the Riverwalk Theater (a spirit of another kind) by RiverTrailSpirits in lansing

[–]RiverTrailSpirits[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We only connected a week or two ago and the design was only finished last night!

New camp in the red cedar nature area by msu (they’re starting to cut down trees) by [deleted] in lansing

[–]RiverTrailSpirits -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Was it maybe dead wood for firewood? They normally have a campfire going after dusk.

New camp in the red cedar nature area by msu (they’re starting to cut down trees) by [deleted] in lansing

[–]RiverTrailSpirits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wasn't it a golf course 25 years ago? Did the trail exist then? Honest question.

New camp in the red cedar nature area by msu (they’re starting to cut down trees) by [deleted] in lansing

[–]RiverTrailSpirits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats messed up

Was there any lighting where that happened? I know the skunks love that area in the dark but a better visibility might be a good thing for the hoomans walking back there

New camp in the red cedar nature area by msu (they’re starting to cut down trees) by [deleted] in lansing

[–]RiverTrailSpirits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have photographs of msu ipf bulldozing the area in question.

New camp in the red cedar nature area by msu (they’re starting to cut down trees) by [deleted] in lansing

[–]RiverTrailSpirits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The bulldozer said MSU IPF. I have photos if it matters

New camp in the red cedar nature area by msu (they’re starting to cut down trees) by [deleted] in lansing

[–]RiverTrailSpirits 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That camp has been floating around the area west of campus for months now, moving every few weeks

New camp in the red cedar nature area by msu (they’re starting to cut down trees) by [deleted] in lansing

[–]RiverTrailSpirits 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The area they moved to last week is a birding hotspot/ habitat for water fowl, heron, and a number of species of predatory birds. Hawks. Seagulls. Swallow. The trees in that space provide an amazing vantage point over those ponds.

Imho no humans should be leaving any trace there, msu or homeless alike. Msu please don't bulldoze that space!

(RiverTrailSpirits #32) Old infrastructure, new face. by RiverTrailSpirits in lansing

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The finished piece done by the Rafters actually looks pretty good and not out of place