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Nature at Close Range  
A closer look at the wildlife that calls Alabama and the Southeast home. The purpose of this site is to provide interesting facts in an easy to read, humorous manner.

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The Okefenokee Swamp

Feb 1, 2010
The Okefenokee Swamp should be considered a "must see" for every nature lover. It is located in the Southeast corner of Georgia, bordering the Florida state line. I have had the privilege of visiting the swamp twice during the past 14 years. The...

A Hummingbird Magnet - The Trumpet Vine

Jan 28, 2010
The Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) is a beautiful, useful, hardy native vine of the Southeastern United States. It receives its common name based on the many trumpet shaped orange flowers that it produces. Some of its other common names are also...

Shoal Creek Preserve Tract

Jan 24, 2010
On January 23, 2010 I was finally able to visit the lovely Shoal Creek Preserve Tract nature area. It is a wonderful part of the Alabama Forever Wild series of land purchases and management. I was really impressed by the quality of the trails. The...

Interesting Fly Art by Flychelangelo

Jan 22, 2010
The Sky News website is showcasing the "art" work of an artist by the name of Flychelangelo. His (her?) work is very humorous- not to mention creative. The humor in the photos is very similar in style to the Far Side cartoon strip. Who knew that...

Shepherds Purse

Jan 17, 2010
It is winter and you are hoping to spy a wildflower blooming somewhere along the lifeless winter ground. Cheer up- chances are good that you might be able to find a wildflower from the mustard family among the waste places near you. And not just any...


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