The mistletoe is very noticeable right now. Our cedar elms (Ulmus crassifolia) have lost all their leaves, so what remains green is the mistletoe. I think the mistletoe is in the live oaks (Quercus virginiana) too, but it’s much harder to see … Continue reading →
I spotted the broken oak branch lying in front of me. Not an uncommon sight on my hikes, but this branch was different. The break was fairly clean and flat, but I don’t think it had been cut. It looked … Continue reading →
I spent a recent morning outside and was reminded of the beauty of a winter calm. I find that each season has something to teach me and winter did its job well. I know it’s not officially winter yet and … Continue reading →
I noticed pretty, tiny balls on the underside of most of our Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) leaves. Not all the leaves had them, but many did and many had a lot of them. I thought they were galls, but wasn’t sure, … Continue reading →
Here’s a photo of a fungus I spotted growing on a tree trunk today. The tree is a live oak and though dead, it’s still standing. The fungus is known as a bracket fungus, shelf fungus, or conk. It’s brightly … Continue reading →