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Out My Backdoor: Wildlife Love Muscadines, Too
By Terry W. Johnson
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Out My Backdoor: Meet the Giant Leopard Moth
By Terry W. Johnson
One of our most distinctive nighttime flying jewels is the giant leopard moth. This insect’s beauty rivals that of any of the well-known butterflies that flutter across our backyards from spring into fall.
Out My Backdoor: Connect Kids to Nearby Nature
By Terry W. Johnson
The spread of COVID-19 is having an unimaginable impact on our lives. In an effort to stave off the spread of this dreaded disease we are being asked to make major changes—changes that are challenging for adults and children alike.
Out My Backdoor: Make Your Yard a Winter Wildlife Wonderland
By Terry W. Johnson
Out My Backdoor: The Winter Home of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
By Terry W. Johnson
Out My Backdoor: How Drought Affects Wildlife
By Terry W. Johnson
Out My Backdoor: Bluebird Migration
By Terry W. Johnson
The eastern bluebird is one of our most beloved birds. One reason for its popularity is that its beauty can be enjoyed without having to gaze at the bird through a pair of binoculars.
Out My Backdoor: Eva’s Impact on Conservation
By Terry W. Johnson
On a hot summer day in 1990, during the dedication of the office of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ fledgling Nongame-Endangered Wildlife Program, I overheard a dignitary in the audience say to the person beside him, "I give the program three years before it folds."
Out My Backdoor: Meet the Tiger Bee Fly
By Terry W. Johnson
Out My Backdoor: Pearl Crescents—Little Beauties
By Terry W. Johnson
One of the most beautiful butterflies to grace Georgia is the pearl crescent. However, due, in large part to its demure size, it is also one of our most overlooked butterflies.
