Blue Jay Barrens

Two years ago, I planted seeds of the Spider Milkweed, Asclepias viridis , in one of the garden beds, with the intent that the plants wou...

My efforts to expand the population of the Potato Dandelion, Krigia dandelion , at Blue Jay Barrens met with some success during the past...

This spring’s frequent rains may be messing up my planned outdoor work schedule, but they have been a boon to many forms of life.  Apple C...

I just recently welcomed back a plant that hadn’t been seen at Blue Jay Barrens for over 10 years. The Showy Orchis was commonly seen her...

The eggs laid last summer by the Edwards’ Hairstreak butterflies have recently hatched and the buds of the Blackjack Oaks on the barrens...

Henslow’s Sparrows returned to Blue Jay Barrens about three weeks ago, and they are still sorting out their territories.  Territory bound...

This is the time of year when the size of the birds visiting my feeder suddenly increases.  For the past couple of weeks, this pair of Can...