Brown Thrasher

Every time I see a Brown Thrasher, they seem to be running somewhere. They scurry around, find something to eat, … More

Mississippi Kites

While driving to my mom’s, I spotted a Mississippi Kite flying over a field. When I stopped my car to … More

It’s amazing to me to watch birds flying through bushes. They must have tremendous visual perception. I watched a pair … More

I spotted this Black Racer when I was walking in my back yard. It stayed still long enough for me … More

While birding in my backyard, I spotted 2 rare visitors: a Red-eyed Vireo and Great Crested Flycatcher. Since I haven’t … More

The creek behind my house is always a good place to see dragonflies in the summer.

Dragonflies are fun to watch. Meaher State Park boardwalk and walking path is a good place to spot them. If … More

This Eastern Lubber Grasshopper was small compared to ones I’ve seen in the past. It was also the only one … More

The Common Gallinule used to be known as the Common Moorhen. There were at least 3 Commons floating in the … More

I always hope to spot a Purple Gallinule when I go to Meaher State Park, but it doesn’t usually happen. … More