We are now in the midst of spring, when the azaleas flaunt their bright colors, the trees resprout their neon-green leaves, and the marshes’ cordgrass gain new life. It is a time of rebirth. On Cumberland Island, it is also a time of birth, with foals’ being born to the Read more
It’s a pink balloon! It’s a flamingo! No, it is a roseate spoonbill. This time of year, we are likely to see a flash of pink in the sky or along our marshes as roseate spoonbills travel to our area to nest. How do these avians get their distinctive plumage, Read more
I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last night. So I decided to do some digging – not into who exactly this Santa Claus was or why Mommy was kissing him, but into the object that spurred their smooch: mistletoe. In this article, we will discuss this locally-found Read more
It is that time of year again. The olives are ripening and turning bright green or black. Very soon they will be harvested before being transformed into a deep yellow olive oil. Maybe you think I am referring to harvesting season in Italy, Spain, or even California, but did you Read more
I spotted it. I had always hoped to but never thought it would actually happen. Last week on Cumberland Island, I saw a pure white piebald deer. So what is a piebald deer and why should you be as excited as I am? Read on to find out. A piebald Read more
It is that time of year. At Cumberland Island’s beach, a spot of sand stirs and develops a depression, and little leathered heads emerge. It is loggerhead sea turtle hatching season. After incubating for two months, these tiny two-inch-long creatures leave their nest and instinctively make their way to the Read more
Arbor Day arrives the end of April, and whether you observe this holiday or not, there is a majestic local tree worth celebrating: the live oak. Appreciated for centuries as a reliable building product, today it is simply adored as an iconic symbol of the South. Below we explore basic Read more
Winter is my favorite bloom season. You may think this strange, but stroll a Southern town such as St. Marys and tell me its camellias adorned with deep red, pastel pink, and snow-white flowers are not a winter marvel. Below we discuss this floriferous shrub, its journey across the globe, Read more
In Southeast Georgia, our foliage does not mark a change in seasons as it does for our northern neighbors. However, one aspect of our landscape does herald fall: the salt marshes, which transition from neon-green in summer to a rich gold come autumn. As we admire this phenomenon, let us Read more
We may think that gators reside primarily in Florida (think the University of Florida Gators), but even though they are found in all of the state’s 67 counties, they can also be found as far west as southeast Oklahoma and east Texas and as far northeast as North Carolina. This Read more