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Insect Insights, a Bi-Weekly Buford Blog by Karen Richards
The cicadas in the western U.S. aren’t the periodic cicadas that emerge by the jillions on the east coast. But…Nature Notes, a Blog by Bryan Ribelin
The Common Yellowthroat is a beautiful bird.Insect Insights, a Bi-Weekly Buford Blog by Karen Richards
River jewelwings are beautiful, sparkly insects, even if the common name isn’t completely accurate. It’s not so much the wings,…Nature Notes, a Blog by Bryan Ribelin
For me, the whistling, buzzy pee-wee of the Western Wood-Pewee’s song signals that the warmth and blue skies of summer…Insect Insights, a Bi-Weekly Buford Blog by Karen Richards
A rather large and colorful fly landed in dappled light on the Buford trail recently. At first I thought it…Nature Notes, a Blog by Bryan Ribelin
Lazuli Buntings are small finch-like songbirds. The male is a dazzling blue with a warm orange breast, a white belly,…Insect Insights, a Bi-Weekly Buford Blog by Karen Richards
Recently, I came across three small beetles on a blade of grass near the Jette Trail. As often happens, I…Nature Notes, a Blog by Bryan Ribelin
A warbling vireo. I love this bird’s soft gaze, and its tranquil, gray body. A sentient being cut from the…Insect Insights, a Bi-Weekly Buford Blog by Karen Richards
Finally, the weather has been more favorable for our six legged friends! On my most recent visit to Mount Pisgah,…Nature Notes, a Blog by Bryan Ribelin
The Golden-crowned Sparrow is a fall and winter resident along the Pacific coast and commonly encountered at the Arboretum. They…