The Egg Came First?

Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are sweet and they can be eaten raw with hummus (or other dips) or cooked into stir-fries. They’re … More

Red-shouldered Hawk

Red-shouldered Hawks are one of our most distinctively marked common hawks, with barred reddish-peachy underparts and a strongly banded tail. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-shouldered_Hawk/overview

Northern Cardinal

An interesting cardinal bird fact—the male’s bold red coloration is thought to help attract mates. The brightness of plumage is related to … More

Birds in the Yard

Attracting Birds https://www.nwf.org/Garden-for-Wildlife/Wildlife/Attracting-Birds

Purple Finch

Males suffused with raspberry red, especially on head and breast. Compared to House Finch, males lack distinct streaks on sides … More

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Medium-sized woodpecker that is not well named; rarely is the slight red wash on the belly visible! Instead, note the … More

Cozy Cats

Oscar and LuLu taking a break after chasing each other around the house. At least it looks as if they … More

Gulf State Park Beach

A beautiful day along the Gulf State Park beach. Wind advisories during the week have kept the surf stirred up … More

Mourning Dove

A graceful, slender-tailed, small-headed dove that’s common across the continent. Mourning Doves perch on telephone wires and forage for seeds … More