White Ibis

After a heavy rain, wading birds like to visit the USS Alabama Patriotic Park. I spotted a Glossy Ibis, but … More

Black-necked Stilt

These are juvenile Black-necked Stilts. You can tell because they are more brownish than black and have a scalloped pattern … More

I read that my marbles might fluoresce better under a shortwave uv light than the one I have, so I … More

I’ve spotted at least 2 water towers in Fairhope. They are fairly close, so I’m sure there must be another … More

Eggplants are classified in the nightshade family (Solanaceae). They are edible, but not something I want to eat. I do … More

I’m not sure what it is about bell peppers, but I just like the way they look in a photo. … More

I saw this hydrangea while taking my walk this morning in Silverhill. I knew I needed to stop and take … More

This fern grows beside the creek running through my back yard. It is native to Alabama. https://www.alabamawildlife.org/oc-plant-id-lady-fern/

This camellia has been growing in my yard for at least 30 years. I’ve only noticed a seed pod about … More

This Eastern Bluebird was fascinated with its reflection in my car window.