Browsing: Qu’est Que C’est

Seeing a Red Fox always seems to be a highlight of anyone’s day. They are not the most commonly observed of the larger furry creatures that live amongst us.

Tree roots fit the meaning of the phrase out of sight, out of mind. But they are far from being…

All household insect pests get bad raps for one reason or another. I get it. I grew up with a…

In the birding world, records of sightings are important. Professional ornithologists and amateur birders keep lists and logs of what,…

We all grew up with certain plants making their appearance around Christmas or Hanukkah – the Christmas tree being the…

Plants with colorful or tasty fruit are valued by many of us for their beauty, as food, or both. I…

When it comes to brightly colored flowers, humans are no different than pollinators that are attracted to them. We value…

I do enjoy seeing the many photos of autumn foliage shared by my friends who travel the East Coast this…

Of the many fall flowers that color our world, goldenrods are my favorite. For one thing, they were my mother’s…

The fall migration of birds is as good a time as any to channel the spirit of Judy Toups – the Grand Dame of Mississippi Coast Birding. In her memory, it is a great time to challenge yourself to make her joy of birding your own.

In the world of insects and spiders, imitating the looks or behaviors of a more aggressive creature is known as…

We all enjoy watching butterflies flitting about the flowers in our yards. But the adults are not the only life stage of these creatures. Their caterpillars are less often noticed, and not necessarily appreciated, especially if they are chewing on your bedding plants. Monarch Butterfly caterpillars are an exception to any admonishment about chewing up the plant that sustains them. But what about all the other butterflies, skippers, and moths that are pollinating your flowers? What are their caterpillars eating?

Summers are not complete without watching the aerial acrobatics of dragonflies as they chase down their prey on the wing.…

Most folks who know me, know that I love spiders…and some snakes (cue that song of old), but mostly spiders.…

Tomato lovers may not realize that they are eating a fruit from a family of toxic plants – the Nightshades.…

Humans are obsessed with the beauty of flowers over other parts of the plants from whence they come. In that…