Bees in the Garden

It was a day for pollinators in our school butterfly garden that is part of the Alabama Outdoor Classroom. I … More

Gray Treefrog

My school now has an Alabama Outdoor Classroom which includes a frog pond. We were told the frogs would come … More

Two Times the Fun

I’ve been wanting to stop and take photos of these VW Buses for months. They are parked in front of … More

Sunflowers Along the Roadside

My favorite thing to see in October is when the Swamp Sunflowers start blooming along the roadside. They are just … More

Scaly-breasted Munia

The scaly-breasted munia or spotted munia, known in the pet trade as nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, is a sparrow-sized … More

Hibiscus in October

I’ve been posting photos of this Hibiscus plant since April and it is still producing flowers. It goes days without … More

Gray Catbird

Gray Catbirds get their common name from their distinctive mewing call, which can sound like a cat’s meow to some ears. https://www.audubon.org/news/10-fun-facts-about-gray-catbird#:~:text=Gray%20Catbirds%20get%20their%20common,mates%20or%20defending%20their%20territories.

Carolina Chickadee

Carolina Chickadees have a black cap and bib separated by stark white cheeks. The back, wings, and tail are soft … More

Carolina Wren

Unlike other wren species in its genus, only the male Carolina Wren sings the loud song. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Carolina_Wren/overview#

Colorful Flowers in the School Garden

The Gaillardia Daisy, Coneflower, and yellow daisy/sunflower grow in the butterfly garden at my school.