Northern Cardinal

Male cardinals are brilliant red all over, with a reddish bill and black face immediately around the bill. Females are … More

House Finch

Adaptable, colorful, and cheery-voiced, House Finches are common from coast to coast today, familiar visitors to backyard feeders. https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/house-finch

White-throated Sparrow

White-throated Sparrows are brown above and gray below with a striking head pattern. The black-and-white-striped head is augmented by a … More

Carolina Chickadee

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

Waxing Gibbous Moon

Waxing Gibbous Moon Phase for Saturday Feb 4th, 2023The current moon phase for February 4th, 2023 is the Waxing Gibbous phase. … More

Northern Flicker

The northern flicker is Alabama’s state bird where it is often referred to as the “Yellow-hammer.” The name “Yellow-hammer” comes from … More

Pine Warbler

The Pine Warbler is the only warbler that eats large quantities of seeds, primarily those of pines. This seed-eating ability … More

Blue Jay

The Blue Jay frequently mimics the calls of hawks, especially the Red-shouldered Hawk. These calls may provide information to other … More

Camellia in Winter

The South is the heart of camellia country. Indeed, common camellia (Camellia japonica) is even Alabama’s state flower. Although it seems these … More

Curled up Cat

LuLu Kitty is not a cuddly cat, but sometimes she will lie beside me on the couch as long as … More