Coral honeysuckle (Terry W. Johnson)

By Terry W. Johnson

We are constantly searching for plants that beautify our yards. And when we stumble across one that is gorgeous, benefits wildlife and is low maintenance, we know we have located a real treasure.

Red-shouldered Hawk (Linda May)

By Terry W. Johnson

We have all have heard a murder of crows loudly cawing near our homes. When we do, we realize that, in many cases, the crows’ incessant, agitated calling can mean that a predator is close by.

By Terry W. Johnson

Thread-waisted wasp feeding on nector on a mountain mint blossom (Terry W. Johnson)

By Terry W. Johnson

By Terry W. Johnson

Attracting songbirds on their fall migration to your backyard is always a challenge. Some folks have limited success feeding them fruit. However, if you want to host a wide variety of these migrants, you need to offer them a bountiful supply of native fruits and berries.

Ruby-throated hummingbird at feeder in August by Terry W. Johnson

Gray squirrel (Terry W. Johnson)

By Terry W. Johnson

Southern bee killer (Terry W. Johnson)

By Terry W. Johnson

Ruby-throated hummingbird on her nest (Ty Ivey/Georgia Nature Photographers Association)

By Terry W. Johnson

By Terry W. Johnson