April Opens New Possibilities
After what seems like a 37-year slumber, April 2021 is telling us to “Wake Up!”
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Article Author: William McReynolds - Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
It’s Good To Be King
The female Belted Kingfisher is recognized by her splendid feathered finery. She’s courted by the slavish attention of her mate.
Suddenly March
In like a lion, out like a lamb, March is so much more. And don’t forget to fire up your waffle griddle and hoard your Oreos!
Our Rose of Hope: the Lenten Rose
William and a miraculous transplanted Lenten Rose and a young man from Australia give us a blessed message to carry throughout this uncertain year.
The Purple Finch | Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
This “sparrow dipped in raspberry juice” stays the winter with us.
Christmas Bird Count: Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
Literally a canary in the coalmine, the Audubon Christmas Bird Count suggests a dire future for the birds of North America, even here on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
Talking Turkey | Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
The Wild Turkey’s vast vocabulary and show-stopping displays make it an inimitable resident of the American landscape.
Carving His Niche | Artist Jason Smathers
A chainsaw in deft hands with strong arms liberates bears and eagles and woodland creatures inside local logs.
Eastern Phoebe | Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
A member of the flycatcher family, this songbird is about the size of a Titmouse, with a dark head, white breast and belly, and dark gray-brown wings. The Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis […]
The Beauty of Fall on the Highlands Cashiers Plateau
Our four seasons give life a slow rhythm. In forest, mountain and field there is an annual cycle of renewal in the upstart spring, glory in the summer flower, spectacular […]
