Confusing Dark Butterflies: How to Tell the Difference
Hello and happy September! When you see a dark butterfly in your yard do you have trouble identifying it? There are several dark swallowtails that mimic the Pipevine Swallowtail. And
Got Milkweed? Then it’s Probably Time to Get to Know the Milkweed Community
Years ago when I realized for the first time in my life I could actually plant a garden and welcome butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, the first thing I knew
The Art of Deception: Mother Nature’s Mimics
Before we start on Mother Nature’s Mimics I want to give you a sneak peak into a few topics I’m working on for upcoming posts. Is it a fly? A
Can You Spot the Lie? Spiders
As you likely know I recently published a post about unloved and unappreciated creatures like spiders, bees and caterpillars. Afterwards a man I know through my blog, named Murray, who
In Praise of Moths… Some Things I Bet You Didn’t Know.
Hello and happy August! I think if you asked the average person about moths, they might say one of two or three things, including that they come out at night
Five Ways You May Be Hurting Animals, Not Helping Them
Seems like these days more and more people are getting on board with making their yards a bit more wildlife friendly, which of course is a wonderful thing! Woo Hoo,
Nature Notes: Welcome June!
Happy June! I know we’re already several days in but I was in the woods for a couple of days in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with my friend Kim,