You would think a bird called a “Prairie Warbler” would live on the prairie.
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One of the first − and most strikingly beautiful − trees to bloom each spring in the Lake Martin area is the Eastern Redbud, or Judas tree.
Flocks of white gulls show up on Lake Martin during the winter months to feed on schools of minnows that rise to the surface. The larger birds…
With so much water in our area, it’s not surprising that Greater Yellowlegs shorebirds would visit or even winter along Lake Martin’s shorelin…
One of the cutest, most adaptable and intelligent animals in the forests around Lake Martin is the Raccoon. But while they probably live close…
American Elderberry is a graceful, leggy shrub or small tree that usually tops out at 12 feet but can grow up to 20 feet tall – and it can be …
You may not have seen Common True Katydids before, but if you live in Alabama, it’s a sure bet you’ve heard them. They are responsible for one…
If you see a bright yellow flash in the fields around Lake Martin, there’s a good chance you’ve just glimpsed an American Goldfinch, Spinus tristis.