Bloodroot blossoms and their unique umbrella of leaves. Bloodroot are named after their red sap. Photography by Wayne Pope.

“I happened across this fellow (the traditional bird of Spring) during my walk with my dog in Kentwood, Michigan.” – photographer Christopher Kierkus.

“Hustling from Scottville, Michigan to the Ludington State Park to photograph the sunset, I made a last minute decision to not shoot right along the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and instead, turned down Piney Ridge …

Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus), flying in, excavating in the hole and throwing out the chips as he built his home at Aman Park, Kent County, Michigan. Photography by John Dykstra.

“This hepatica was photographed near Kingsley, Michigan. They were early this year, but things are slowing down a bit now with the frosty nights.” – photographer Tom Haxby.

“The Dow Gardens and Conservatory in Midland, Michigan hosts a butterfly exhibit each Spring. While there I photographed this “malachite” butterfly posing nicely on top a pine bough.” – photographer Bill Vriesema.

Spring is busting out in Michigan! A mayapple thrusts its way up through a leaf. Photo taken at the Harris Nature Center in Okemos, Michigan by photographer Wayne R. Pope.

A nest of sleepy young bunny rabbits, safe and secure in their leaf-and-fur lined den. Photo by Stacy Niedzwiecki.

A wonderful scene of bright sunlit color from the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan. Photography by Christopher Kierkus.

An impressionistic view of a road lined with trillium, through the spring hardwood forests of Northern Michigan. Image created by the Michigan Artisan, Robert deJonge.

An old dead stump is like a king’s throne, with thousands of forget-me-not flowers as its subjects. This was shot in Ada, Michigan by photographer Bill Vriesema.

“When bright sunlight hits water, it creates a wonderful array of sparkles. When those sparkles are photographed, the aperture ring inside the lens makes them appear as perfect geometric shapes. I feel that the sparkles make this photograph a stronger image.” – photographer Brad Reed.

Large gathering of ducks during spring migration along Lake Michigan, as seen from Holland State Park and the iconic Big Red lighthouse. Photo by Stacy Niedzwiecki.

Reflections of a Green Frog (Rana clamitans) in a shallow bit of water at Aman County Park, by photographer John Dykstra.

Some cool-looking cows pastured along 72nd Avenue north of Hart, photographed by Todd Reed.

“There are few things in nature as precious as a baby white-tail deer. I have spent hours trying not only to find these elusive creatures, but also to compose the perfect shot that conveys the sweetness and beauty of these young animals.” – photographer Brad Reed.

“If you look very carefully at the forest floor, you will see signs of new life springing up everywhere!” – photographer Christopher Kierkus.

“I went out to Holland State Park tto capture my first springtime sunset of the season. I thought this shot, depicting the rapidly dying lake ice was particularly apropos. Here’s to sunsets, beaches and warm weather!” – photographer Christopher Kierkus.

Michigan’s official bird appears out of place after one of the heaviest snowfalls of the winter. Photo by Todd Reed.

Birch trees against a blue sky in the Nordhouse Dunes wilderness area near Ludington, Michigan.

“I photographed these two large cottonwood trees on the Ludington Stearns beach as the fog rolled off of Lake Michigan.” – photographer Brad Reed.

Spring Beauty wildflowers are covered by a late winter snow in this image captured by photographer Robert deJonge.

A couple of ferns met and fell in love – on a warm spring afternoon. Found along the NCCS Camp Newaygo Wetland Trail.

“Songbirds have a way of making everyone smile. This little guy is so round and cute, and he gives me hope of a nearing spring.” – photographer Brad Reed.

This tree graces the Ludington beach near the entrance to Stearns Park. It often frames picturesque views of Lake Michigan. Photograph by Todd Reed.

Newly hatched snapping turtles move along a gravel road at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan by photographer Robert deJonge.

“Old enough to explore, a fawn pauses to check out a potential threat at the edge of its still small world in a swale between dunes near the Sable River. Hundreds of park visitors swimming, fishing, or just sitting on the beach have no idea the nearby swale is the fawn’s first home.” ~ Todd Reed

“The fresh green patterns of this fern frond in spring seemed to burst with life and vitality.” ~ Steven Huyser-Honig

Photographer Stacy Niedzwiecki celebrated the arrival of spring on the Old Mission Peninsula, capturing an image of the beautiful rolling hills and orchards in peak blossom season.

Photographer Jessamyn Smallenburg captured a large Pink Gerbera Daisy in Novi, Michigan.

From the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan – photographer Christopher Kierkus brings us another field of beautiful colors.

“The moody atmosphere on the vacant Harbor Beach fishing pier. I recognized this was a photo opportunity no sunny day would have offered.” ~ Steven Huyser-Honig

“Spring has finally arrived and I have dusted off my camera after a winter of neglect. Feels like spring training! Here is one from Sleeping Bear Dunes in early March.” ~ Tom Haxby

Row after row of colorful, beautiful tulip blossoms in a city park in downtown Holland, Michigan during the annual Tulip Festival, photographed by Stacy Niedzwiecki.