The Eagles are Back

Gulf State Park has at least 2 eagle nest. I drove down to the Gulf on Monday to check the … More

High Waves at Gulf State Pier

Hurricane Helene was in the gulf to the east of Gulf Shores. Luckily we did not get any of the … More

Gulf State Park had a stargazing event at the Gulf State Pier. As we waited for the sky to darken, … More

Cattle Egrets are known for being found in a field of cattle. It was very surprising to see this flock … More

The Laughing Gull is named for its call, which sounds like, “ha, ha, ha, ha.” It’s a sociable bird that migrates, … More

Shelf clouds, also known as arcus clouds, occur at the leading edge of thunderstorms. They announce the arrival of storms … More

A flock of Royal Terns is known as a “highness,” well befitting its regal name. The Sandwich Tern is named after the … More

Common Loons are powerful, agile divers that catch small fish in fast underwater chases. Adults in non-breeding plumage are brownish … More