Six Things that May Surprise You About Songbirds
I was surprised recently to notice “my” pair of Carolina wrens starting construction of their third nest of the season– this after already successfully raising two broods. Watching them collect
Habitat in Your Own Yard: A Paradigm Shift, Putting Nature First
An article by me, Sharon Mammoser that was previously published in The Laurel magazine, spring 2025with some additions since space here isn’t limited. Wander through most neighborhoods and you’ll find
Who’s That Caterpillar, Part Two: A Look at 10 Common Moths
I recently did a post featuring ten common butterfly species, matching their caterpillar with their winged adult form. Now I’m going to do the same for ten common moths. I’m
Who’s That Caterpillar, Part One: A Look at 10 Common Butterflies
Have you ever been out in your yard or garden and come across a big, fat “worm” feasting on your plants? Maybe you were horrified, thinking “Holy cow! That caterpillar
Chasing Magic…and 3 Things You May Not Know About Fireflies
My Mom tells me that as a baby she could never get me to sleep past 6am–much to her dismay! Perhaps that’s why I’ve always been a morning person, usually
Appreciating Moths
So for anyone who has been following along with me for a while now, you know that every summer I spend time doing an activity called “Mothing.” This means I
Mosquitoes Driving You Batty? Fight Back with Bats and Other Environmentally Friendly Solutions
As much as we all complain about mosquitoes, the truth is that they are part of our food web and are here to stay. They’ve been around for millions