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Splinter Hill Bog, Alabama

This is the third time that we have visited the Splinter Hill Bog in Alabama. It is noted for its great variety of carnivorous plants – 12 species. Yesterday we had perhaps the best day for seeing a nice variety. We had 4 species of pitcher plants, a sundew and a bladderwort. Not bad forContinue reading “Splinter Hill Bog, Alabama”

Dauphin Island, Alabama

Our Internet service has been rather sketchy recently. But right now it seems to be working so I had better write while I can. We’re leaving Dauphin Island, Alabama today starting our trip north. The birds have been somewhat disappointing, but that’s how migration goes sometimes. On the other hand the company and food hasContinue reading “Dauphin Island, Alabama”

Alabama, so far it’s all about insects – in a good way

Susan has set up the lights and sheetnfor insects several nights since we’ve been in Alabama and we’ve had some interesting results. Here’s an interesting beetle that stopped by for a visit. So far we have got it down to a genus – more on that later. But those antennae are amazing. Here’s one ofContinue reading “Alabama, so far it’s all about insects – in a good way”

Friends of Whitefish Point

Owl banding has started for the spring at Whitefish Point and the Friends of Whitefish Point are fundraising for this season as well as the rest of the year. Until the end of March they have a sponsor who will be matching donations, so if you can please donate in the next ten days. TheContinue reading “Friends of Whitefish Point”

Butterflies and thistle

Susan and I returned to Goethe State Forest yesterday, once it armed up around 1pm. We wanted to walk more of the road looking for insects. As a result I saw more Zebra and Pipevine Swallowtails in a day than in my entire life. The day started with a Carolina Mantis egg case where weContinue reading “Butterflies and thistle”

Goethe National Forest, Florida

We spent the morning yesterday with Tom, Kathi and Sue looking for birds and butterflies in Goethe National Forest near Dunnellon, Florida. Tom and Kathi, Susan and Sue. Sue is one of the few people that I have known longer than Susan. Tom and Kathi have been my friends for some 40 years. Wow, timeContinue reading “Goethe National Forest, Florida”

Alexander Springs, Florida

Susan and I are always looking for interesting places to stop and walk looking for birds, plants and insects as we head from one spot to another. Yesterday to stopped at Alexander Springs on our way to see Tom and Kathi in Dunnellon, Florida. Variable dancer (left) and Cyprus clubtail (right) to nice Odonata. BarredContinue reading “Alexander Springs, Florida”

Farles Prairie Recreation Area, Ocala State Forest

We spent a day on a trail looking at insects and birds. While the birds were great, the insects were even better. Bird grasshopper. Blue corporal (dragonfly) – female on the left, male on the right. Confusing duskywing on the left, Juvenal’s duskywing on the right. Florida harvester ants. They’re going to have to cutContinue reading “Farles Prairie Recreation Area, Ocala State Forest”