More Nesting Brown Pelicans

It is hard to spot the Brown Pelican chicks in the rocky nesting area on Gaillard Island.

Brown Pelicans Nesting on Gaillard Island

Gaillard Island is a man made island in the middle of Mobile Bay. It was created from sand and silt … More

Pileated Woodpecker

I love seeing Pileated Woodpeckers in my yard. They usually hang out in pairs. They don’t stay long so I … More

Caspian Tern

A large, heavy-bodied seabird (and largest of all terns), with a large head; thick, straight, pointed bill; and shallowly forked … More

Terns Near 5 Rivers

As you leave the waterway behind 5 Rivers and enter Blakeley River, there is a small sand bar that the … More

Osprey on Nest

The birding cruise out of Bartram Landing at 5 Rivers took us past an osprey nest on the Blakeley River. … More

Blackberries at Meaher State Park

Blackberries are a superfood with beneficial vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. They’re low in calories, carbs, and fat. Blackberries may … More

Passion Flower

Passion Flower is a host plant for Gulf Fritillary, Variegated Fritillary, Mexican Fritillary, Zebra Longwing and occasionally the Julia butterfly.

Eastern Bluebird

Happy Mother’s Day! The bluebird is a symbol of hope, love, positivity, and renewal. It symbolizes the essence of life … More

Six-lined Racerunner

This is probably the best set of photos that I’ve ever taken of the Six-lined Racerunner. It stopped just long … More