A Ramble at Wildflower Preserve 12.21.10
November 26, 2010
Folks continue to be extremely interested in an old golf course in Charlotte County, FL, now being transformed into
Read more.Changing of the Guard – The Incredible Migration of Dragonflies
November 4, 2010
I am writing this in mid-September while enjoying the sights and sounds of early Fall in the Blue Ridge
Read more.Summer in The Horn of Plenty
November 4, 2010
Two of the most striking plants in bloom at the end of Summer on our farm are red and
Read more.A Spider Attacks a Bumble Bee and Loses
November 4, 2010
On a cool day in early Fall there was reduced insect activity, but I amused myself by watching the
Read more.Why Are Some Snakes Black?
November 4, 2010
It is a normal reaction for the human mind to become accustomed to certain things and not to question
Read more.Caterpillars in the Parsley
November 2, 2010
When you plant a garden you often end up feeding the critters more than yourself. So rather than get
Read more.Co-evolution and a Tale of Two Lobelias
November 2, 2010
Two of the most striking plants in bloom at the end of Summer on our farm are red and
Read more.In Praise of Spiders
October 31, 2010
I enjoy watching spiders but admit to being a bit reluctant about picking them up. Although humans tend to
Read more.Hornworms or Hummers?
October 31, 2010
My wife and I have devoted a lot of effort to providing plants for wildlife to utilize for food and
Read more.Marvelous Milkweeds
October 31, 2010
I am a huge fan of milkweeds due to their special attraction not only to monarch butterflies but also
Read more.Beware Fuzzy Caterpillars!
September 10, 2010
We have planted many hundreds of trees and shrubs on our property to encourage wildlife of all sorts, so
Read more.Natural Patterns Observed on a Morning Walk.
September 10, 2010
Many of us gain great solace from walks in the woods and fields observing and communing with Nature. Each
Read more.Big Bird is in My Bath
September 10, 2010
On a Summer visit to our Florida island retreat we had an unusual visitor to our small backyard bird bath
Read more.In A Frog’s Ear?
August 25, 2010
As a long-time herpetologist I have always enjoyed listening to the calls of frogs and toads and trying to
Read more.A Mistake Leads To An Unexpected Insight
August 25, 2010
How often do we just muddle along without much clarity of thought? I found myself in this situation when I
Read more.Is It A Yellow Jacket Wasp Or Not?
August 25, 2010
Whenever an insect lands on you, it is time to pay attention and figure out if there is going
Read more.Those Bodacious Beetles
June 13, 2010
In my wanderings among the woods and fields I often encounter beetles, which are not usually considered among the most
Read more.A Tale of Some Strange Marine Birds – The Alcids
June 13, 2010
It is a considerable pleasure to visit unusual new places to compare their life forms with those we are familiar
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