Brittle False Pimpernel is a Weed, but It’s Also Beautiful and Useful tells the story of this plant that is naturalized to Florida. It discusses why some people consider it a weed, while others call it decorative or medicinal.
An Interesting and Exciting Experience with the Beautiful White Ibis tells readers about the author’s recent adventure with a flock of immature American white ibises. It also relays some interesting information about these cool wading birds.
The Iconic Red-legged Grasshopper is Important to the Ecosystem discusses the pros and cons of these common grasshoppers. It discusses how they can be crop pests, but they are also an important link to the rest of the food chain.
The Pine Flatwoods are a Unique and Beautiful Florida Habitat defines what pine flatwoods are and explains the two types. It also gives readers some interesting details about this uniquely Floridian habitat.
Pink Purslane: Weed, Beautiful Ground Cover, or Incredible Medicinal Plant? tells readers all about this Florida native succulent. It also explains why to some people it’s a weed, while to others it’s a useful ground cover, wildlife attractant, and edible medicinal plant.
The Old and the New: Both Beautiful in Their Own Way shows the contrast between a young flower bud and a mature seed head. It also discusses how the photo was composed.
Like Magic, Mist Highlights Beautiful Strands of Silk shows readers two images of water condensation from heavy fog, highlighting otherwise nearly invisible strands of spider silk. It also discusses photographing such images and the conditions required.
It’s Incredibly Interesting to Watch the Sanderlings Feed on the Beach explains to readers the unique and energetic way that sanderlings feed on the beaches where they winter. These are highly migratory birds that nest in the High Arctic but winter on beaches throughout the temperate and tropical world.
I Think That This is the Most Beautiful Moth I’ve Ever Seen tells the story of how the author found and identified this black dotted spragueia moth. It the goes on to present some information about this handsome little moth.
Sometimes It’s Not Just the Sunrise Itself that Creates a Beautiful Dawn shows readers images of a group of clouds being colored by the morning’s sunrise. This kind of color is a wonderful start to any day!
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