Nature Walks

Nature Walks A Certified Tennessee State Naturalist's reflections on nature. Copyright - Jane Powell

Buttonbush. These blooms are always uniquely spectacular in my opinion. They are long blooming and pollinator friendly. ...
08/24/2026

Buttonbush. These blooms are always uniquely spectacular in my opinion. They are long blooming and pollinator friendly. They do grow near water sources in the wild.

Spicebush butterfly, a common butterfly in Tennessee. They feed on spicebush and sassafras. They are known for their str...
08/23/2026

Spicebush butterfly, a common butterfly in Tennessee. They feed on spicebush and sassafras. They are known for their striking caterpillar that has bold colors and markings.

White-tailed deer with velvet antlers.
08/22/2026

White-tailed deer with velvet antlers.

I always enjoy fall migration of our Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Here we see a juvenile male. Tiny little gems in our fe...
08/21/2026

I always enjoy fall migration of our Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Here we see a juvenile male. Tiny little gems in our feathered world.

The first photo made me take a second look to identify this bird. Why? It was the spotted breast. Once I saw more of the...
08/20/2026

The first photo made me take a second look to identify this bird. Why? It was the spotted breast. Once I saw more of the bird, I easily recognized a juvenile Northern Mockingbird. Young mockingbirds can become near adult in size and still have a spotted breast.

Wild Sweet Potato Vine. This is a native plant and has a special attraction for the hawk moth. It contains a large amou...
08/19/2026

Wild Sweet Potato Vine. This is a native plant and has a special attraction for the hawk moth. It contains a large amount of nectar. Don't let its name fool you, it is toxic to humans and not edible.

Heat lightening illuminates the night sky. This lightening that is from a thunderstorm miles away. A flash of light last...
08/17/2026

Heat lightening illuminates the night sky. This lightening that is from a thunderstorm miles away. A flash of light lasting a second or to. Typically too far away to hear the rumble. I was up early and decided to take advantage of the view from the yard. Btw, I heard an Eastern Screech owl for a bonus!

Chipping Sparrow.
08/16/2026

Chipping Sparrow.

My backyard friend, a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. These small songbirds are known for moving constantly and quickly among the...
08/14/2026

My backyard friend, a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. These small songbirds are known for moving constantly and quickly among the foliage. A challenging target for any photographer.

Brown-eyed Susan.
08/13/2026

Brown-eyed Susan.

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