Sandhill Cranes are Beautiful in the Air
A Flip of the Wing Sandhill cranes (Antigone canadensis) are fairly common wading birds in north central Florida (as well...
Carpenter Ants are Surprisingly Tidy Little Insects
Clean Feet Most of us tend to think of insects are dirty, germ infested animals that have very little intelligence....
Mourning Doves are Common and Interesting North American Birds
Two Mourning Doves This beautiful pair of mourning doves (Zenaida macroura) have decided to nest near my house. I have...
Afternoon Rains Can Result in Some Beautiful Flower Photos
Just a Rainy Afternoon I think it’s safe to say that everyone loves a beautiful flower covered in glowing raindrops....
The Tufted Titmouse is a Small, but Interesting Songbird
The Best Perch One of my most common backyard birds, is the little tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor). They are small,...
Not All Beautiful Blue Jays are Aggressive
Cautious Jay Eastern blue jays (Cyanocitta cristata) are not always a favorite among birders to come to the backyard feeder....
Old, Long Dead Wood Makes for a Beautiful Piece of Art
End of Days On one of my many hikes in the Gothe State Forest, I came across this long dead...
Here’s Another Beautiful and Perfectly Perched Insect
Balanced Butterflies aren’t the only insects that can balance on an incredibly small, delicate bit of vegetation. Dragonflies are real...
Butterflies are Frequently Great Acrobats
Poised Often we do not give insects credit for the incredible creatures that they actually are. They can do any...
Please Tell Me If This Makes Sense to You!
You may have noticed that my posts have been sporadic recently and that I haven’t posted much at all this...
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