Colorful American Robins Make Very Long Migrations Twice a Year
Fall Robin For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been seeing a lot of American robins (Turdus migratorius) all over...
It’s a Little Easier to See the Beautiful Cardinals in Winter
In the Weeds The young northern cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis) have always been prone to hiding in the weeds and underbrush...
Winter Solstice is a Beautiful Time in Florida
Solstice Sumac Many people consider the period around the winter solstice to be a beautiful time of the year. They...
Woodpeckers Love to Show Off Their Acrobatic Skills
Jump Sometimes I like to go out and look for new places where there may be wildlife, birds, cool insects,...
The Little Chipping Sparrows are Back in Florida
Snow Bird Another one of my regular winter visitors besides the oven bird are flocks of chipping sparrows (Spizella passerina)....
Even When Waning, the Full Moon is Quite Beautiful
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...
It’s Uncommon to Find Ground Doves Up in the Trees
Awash in Sunlight The adorable little common ground doves (Columbina passerina) are one of my most consistent feeder visitors. Normally...
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