(of Living Things) By Sharon Hanzick So many names…..the common name, the scientific name, and of course the nicknames given to many different species can get quite confusing. Maybe that’s… Read More →
Piney Wood Lakes Master Naturalists
Hummers in a Feeding Frenzy
By Beth Miller, PWLCTMN Dragonfly Damsel They’re Heeeeeerrrrrrrre! You’ve likely seen a few, or more, Ruby-Throated hummingbirds, the main tiny visitors, flitting between your native flowers since early August. And… Read More →
Bodacious Butterflies
by Sharon Hanzik, Remote PWLCTMN Member Butterfly – a fly attracted to butter? Or, perhaps a fly made of butter? Strange name for a creature that is neither. This article… Read More →
Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio)
From Texas Parks & Wildlife Services Description: The screech owl is a small nocturnal owl with piercing yellow eyes and prominent ear tufts. Nestlings are covered with fluffy white down…. Read More →
SPACE INVADERS
By Sharon Hanick, Member No, not the video game GenXers grew up with in the late 70s. The invaders this article is referring to are Brown-Headed Cowbirds. In the birding… Read More →
PWLTMN Meet & Greet
Get up close and meet many of the PWLTM chapter members if you”ve registered for the training class beginning Feb. 4 or if you’re still on the fence. Join us… Read More →