“It’s so embarrassing,” cries young Ajay the Blue Jay… “Here I am completing my first adult molt and looking dapper … More
Category: Wildlife
Five amazing facts folks don’t know about Tufted Titmice
If you own a bird feeder, chances are you’ve seen this pert little customer flying off with a sunflower seed. … More
Baby on Board
I’m being watched, but by whom? Someone tiny up high. Chipmunk? Nope! Tail’s too bushy—but too scraggly for a Squirrel’s unless…yes! … More
My best shot in 10 days of “meh”
If I haven’t posted much lately, well, you can guess the reason. Splendid spouse thought this shot of a sun-baked … More
Please help me make my Trailing Clematis look like this!
If you want to make an incredible splash in a frustratingly plain patch or planter, Trailing Clematis can be your … More
Survivor
My earliest memory of an American Elm happened at age four, when I noticed something unusual under one of my … More
Swoop for Your Supper!
It’s fascinating to watch Sammy the Snowy Egret swoop for his supper… He lights on the edge of a salt … More
Cato, Full Length
Why are your feet so big, Cato? The better to perch on a cow’s back! Cattle Egrets are named for … More
Brandywine Overhang
Did the tree grow skyward and gradually collapse until it hung almost horizontally over the river? Or did it grow … More
The Secret World of Queen Anne’s Lace
Walking through waist-high Queen Ann’s Lace, I couldn’t help wondering why plant people haven’t hybridized these wondrous white, intricate flowers… … More