Tom Shackelford, 2018 – President
We spend time in our back yard almost every day and sometimes I am quick enough to snap a shot with my phone. Two years ago I took out about 1/4 of the grass and am attempting to get native grass and wildflowers to grow instead. It is slowly starting to change and it seems that nature has started to assist with the remodel. There is a definitely a more robust and diverse population than a few years ago.
It appears that a new family has taken up residence in the vacant house in our back yard. It may get a bit crowded.
Male Bluebird Photo by Tom Shackelford 
Bluebird Nest Photo by Tom Shackelford
The welcoming committee is making up its mind.
Borwn Thrasher Photo by Tom Shackelford 
Cottontail Rabbit Photo by Tom Shackelford 
Flicker Bird Photo by Tom Shackelford 
Green Anole Photo by Tom Shackelford 
Indigo Bunting Photo by Tom Shackelford 
Mallard Duck Couple by Tom Shackelford
While others are looking the other way.
Editor’s Note: While talking to Tom about his backyard wildness, he said when the female blue bird first came to inspect the house, she tried several times to get in but couldn’t. He laughed and said that after seeing the clutch, he understands her inability to enter quickly or comfortably.