Fun in The Sun
February 9, 2010
I know all of you Eskimos up North are having fun with Winter sports in the ice and snow
Read more.An Exciting Bird in The Mangrove
February 9, 2010
I have undoubtedly commented before on the importance of fresh new discoveries to add excitement to our daily explorations
Read more.Jack or Jill in the Pulpit ?
February 9, 2010
I imagine most of you are familiar with the Jack-in-the-pulpit which is a not uncommon wildflower in wet woods
Read more.The Mysterious Blue-Tailed Skink
February 2, 2010
One aspect of natural history that fascinates me is the hidden lives that many species of animals lead right
Read more.The Tranquility of Nature – Not !
January 22, 2010
There can sometimes be great drama in the lives of birds as well as humans, as we have been
Read more.What Is That Horrible Smell?
January 22, 2010
If you get out and hike in the local parks where wood chips and mulch are placed on the
Read more.Bad Tree: Good Tree – Raptons Need Nest Sites
January 6, 2010
One of the many perks of wintering in FL is that we get to watch birds up close and
Read more.The Little Shop of Horros – Carnivorous Plants
January 6, 2010
On a recent walk at Myakka State Forest I was pleased to come across a large patch of small
Read more.The Bagworm – It Builds a House and Comes To Eat Your Plants
January 6, 2010
I came across an old acquaintance today while walking near Arcadia,FL, the bagworm. This curious caterpillar of a moth with
Read more.An “Odd Couple” – Walkingsticks in Love
December 27, 2009
While on a walk at Amberjack Preserve in SW FL we noticed an interesting phenomenon – a mating pair
Read more.The Bizarre Oleander Wasp-Moths
December 14, 2009
If you travel or live in southern states or in California you will have noticed the exotic oleander plant
Read more.The Lo Moth & Caterpillar -Some Amazing Natural Designs
December 14, 2009
On a nature walk this morning at Stump Pass State Park in Englewood, FL, our group came across two
Read more.Unsuspected Beauty in Snake Plant Flowers
December 14, 2009
It is hard to believe that anyone has not at some time had snake plants ( Sansevieria ) in
Read more.The Beautiful Swimmer – The Blue Crab
November 28, 2009
With a maelstrom of four grandsons running around in all directions over the holidays we had a wonderful time chasing
Read more.Banded Shorebirds On The Loose
November 25, 2009
You might be interested to know that there is a huge effort to band and track shorebirds underway in the
Read more.A Tiny Legume Destroyer- the Genista Moth
November 23, 2009
Another one of those things that go on in our backyards without much notice is the occasional destruction of
Read more.The Problem with Plumbago- How To Think Like a Butterfly
November 23, 2009
In our desire to provide sources of nectar for insects, we often are tempted to plant exotic plants which can
Read more.Noisy Little Green Monster
November 16, 2009
While working in the yard I came across an interesting mystery bug that is still making itself known in a
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