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
Sounds Like Science Fiction…But it’s Not!
Special thanks to Beth for sharing these amazing caterpillars with me so I can photograph and watch them grow! I love it! Thank you! I recently wrote a post about
Getting to Know our American Goldfinch
By Naturalist and Photographer, Sharon Mammoser If you’re like me and keep feeders out so you can delight in the birds that visit your yard, I bet you love
You’re Invited! Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count
Have you ever felt lost at sea, like you’re clutching onto a tiny life raft, struggling to stay afloat? Looking at the news on any given day magnifies the feeling
Winter Bird Feeding: Ten Mistakes to Avoid
The first day of winter is right around the bend. The ground is covered with fallen leaves, temperatures are regularly below 50, our ruby-throated hummingbirds have left for the winter,
Let’s Talk About Snakes, Including Why You Would Want Them in Your Yard and How to Deal With Venomous Species
Before I get started, did you know all of the photos on my blog posts are my own? Many other bloggers or educators use photos from Wiki commons or other
Hummingbirds: Your Questions Answered
What’s not to love about hummingbirds? These tiny flying jewels bring me and so many others such joy. Seeing them in my yard enjoying the flowers I’ve offered them, or