In the Weeds The young northern cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis) have always been prone to hiding in the weeds and underbrush...
Jay Gala Today is Christmas Day in much of the world and even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, it’s a...
Solstice Sumac Many people consider the period around the winter solstice to be a beautiful time of the year. They...
Jump Sometimes I like to go out and look for new places where there may be wildlife, birds, cool insects,...
Snow Bird Another one of my regular winter visitors besides the oven bird are flocks of chipping sparrows (Spizella passerina)....
Waning Woodland Moon Earlier this week we had the last full moon of the year, and although it wasn’t a...
Bright, Colorful Packages Can Come in a Plain Brown Wrapper
A Vivid Surprise A dull brown butterfly feeds quietly on a flower. A flutter of wings or a change in...
Grey Catbirds are Very Interesting and Unique Winter Visitors
Pigeon Toed Catbird Earlier this fall I was privileged to be visited by a grey catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) on its...
Colorful Climbing Asters Attract All Types of Little Pollinators
Aster and Skipper Climbing asters (Ampelaster carolinianus) are one of the most common and beautiful fall blooming flowers that grow...
Awash in Sunlight The adorable little common ground doves (Columbina passerina) are one of my most consistent feeder visitors. Normally...
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