In which we briefly discuss mesopredators, super strong beetles, and dumb pollinators. All with the utmost respect, of course.
Category: Plant Life
Neighborhood Nature (Pt. 27)
Fire Ant Flickers (#20): Back Yard Musings
I'm no Henry David Thoreau, but that doesn't stop me from trying.
The combination of abnormally mild weather, abundant rainfall, and an inspiring vantage point put me in a mood head outdoors to do some writing.
Fire Ant Flickers (#15)
This is not a Thanksgiving-related post, and we all can be thankful for that.
Wherein I note the meteorological intelligence of trees; the mysterious metamorphosis of possums; and the appearance of eye-catching eyelashes.
Squirrel Insanity and Goose Goofiness
A tale of two species: it was the zaniest of times; it was the most vexing of times
Some animals are silly and beg to be photographed; others are irksome and beg to be shot.
Blooming Magnolia
It only took four years since planting, but we finally got the first magnolia bloom. It lasted…well, not very long.
Fire Ant Flickers (#10)
The following post pairs well with a cold glass of Bosco and milk.
The menu for today: tech bros as cowboys; Jeopardy for seniors; rock squirrels; magnolia blossoms. ¡Buen provecho!
Fire Ant Flickers (#5): Focus on Maui Nature
Some random nature observations from our recent visit to Maui
Our recent trip with friends to Maui provided some interesting encounters with local fauna and flora.
Neighborhood Nature (Pt. 22)
Wherein we focus on fungi...
Mushrooms are neither plants nor animals. However, I don’t have a category for fungi, so work with me here, OK?
Random Thursday: The [Mostly] Photos Edition
Anything worthy seeing is worth photographing.
A variety of pictures of plants, animals, fungi, and dissected machinery. You know, the usual.
Neighborhood Nature (Pt. 20)
Flowers and vultures and reptiles...oh my!
Spring 2024 presents a beautiful and varied look at Nature, in the form of both plants and animals.