Predators of the Backyard
I was infatuated with nature documentaries as a child. Watching mighty predators stalk antelope across grassy savannahs before using their powerful claws and teeth to take down their prey. I […]
Emerald Moth: Floral Fashionistas
Growing up I remember hearing my parents say, “you are what you eat.” While we all know this is a metaphor, some caterpillars have taken the phrase literally. Certain emerald […]
The Cottontail Rabbit
For years there were no rabbits at Palmetto Bluff; the habitat was not right for them. Although the Bluff is extensively managed for wildlife, the techniques used by the wildlife […]
Black Willow
Whether they grow as shrubs or trees, black willows are typical willows, with elongated leaves and slender trunks. However, the distinguishing feature of this tree is its dark, furrowed bark […]
Preserving River Road
Sitting on the eastern edge of Palmetto Bluff adjacent to the May River and Cooper River lies 130 acres of protected maritime wilderness. Known as River Road Preserve, this massive […]
Berry Picking Fun
For those who are looking to add shrubs to their landscaping, look no further than blueberries! There are multiple species native to the Lowcountry and they come in a variety […]
50 Years of Earth Day
Earth Day occurs April 22 every year, and while most of us won’t be venturing into the great outdoors to celebrate Earth Day in a traditional sense, we can still […]
A Midsummer Day’s Dilemma
It’s one o’clock on a balmy July day, and I’m thinking about how comfortable the temperature is. Just kidding. This is July in South Carolina after all. And heat is […]
Summer Food Plots
Spring is all about new growth – like the flowers we found blooming out in the field and the baby bluebirds we discovered in our birdbox last week. It’s also […]
Sounds of Neotropical Migrants
Working from home sometimes results in sitting on the back porch and listening to birds while I work. “PIT-ti-tuck… Pit-ti-tuck… PIT-ti-tuck” is one of the newest calls to grace my […]