We visited Belle Isle one frigid afternoon in January - a week or so after the winter storm had rolled through the area. The temperature had been consistently cold and the ice on the small lakes on Belle Isle was thick enough to walk on - although the ice cover on the Detroit River was rather sparse. It did, however, hold the weight of a magnificent bald eagle perched atop his meal of Canada goose!
After spending several minutes watching this amazing creature, we continued our drive around the island and visited the Nature Centre, where the children had a wonderful time in the warmth inside. It was a lovely afternoon's exploring. :)
Downtown Detroit from Belle Isle.
The replica lighthouse at Milliken State Park.
The bald eagle enjoying its afternoon meal.
Frozen lake at Belle Isle.
View towards Canada from the maritime museum.
The snow-covered anchor of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Bald eagle nest.
View towards William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse.
Riaan looks under the microscope.
Eliza loved the animal puppets.
Honey bees were a little less active than normal.
Tiger salamander.
Deer enjoying the bird feeders outside the nature centre.
There's Anya!
Beautiful sky as the sun made its journey toward the western horizon.
