Bethany Plonski
Native Plants: Black-Eyed Susan
This week I'm excited to spotlight a species that is close to my heart, the black-eyed susan. In the birding world, people use the term...
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Bethany Plonski
Sep 8, 2023
Native Plants: Purple Coneflower
It's hard to think of a flower with a more cheerful, summery look than purple coneflower (except perhaps for Black-eyed Susans, but we'll...
Bethany Plonski
Sep 1, 2023
Native Plants: Passionflower
September is here, and it's time to celebrate native plants! Thanks to the combined efforts of Georgia Audubon and Georgia Native Plant...
Bethany Plonski
May 29, 2023
This One's for the Turtles
And in characteristic fashion, it's late! World Turtle Day (May 23) has come and gone, but that doesn't mean we can't take some time to...
Bethany Plonski
Mar 24, 2023
Tybee Island
I'm not sure what it is exactly - maybe it's the sound of waves crashing, the rush of wind and salt air, or the magic of standing in a...
Bethany Plonski
Feb 23, 2023
A Few from Savannah
After a hectic few months I'm finally getting around to sharing more photos of our trip to Savannah and Tybee Island last fall. With only...
Bethany Plonski
Jan 3, 2023
2022 Year in Review
At the end of each year I love to go back through all my photos to review favorite images and memories, and with the cruddy winter...
Bethany Plonski
Dec 30, 2022
Swamp Time
The past few months have been pretty hectic, but with the unseasonably cold weather keeping me housebound lately, I'm finally starting to...
Bethany Plonski
Oct 31, 2022
Not as Spooky as They Seem
I'm not a very superstitious person, but a few winters ago when 20+ vultures came to roost in the trees behind my house, I was slightly...
Bethany Plonski
Sep 30, 2022
Farewell, Fluttery Friends
This year is flying by! Every time I look at the calendar, I'm shocked to realize yet another month has whizzed right past. A few weeks...
Bethany Plonski
Sep 5, 2022
Can't Skip the Skippers
While I’m enjoying the late summer pollinator activity, I wanted to share some photos of one of the tiniest and most charming insects in...
Bethany Plonski
Aug 21, 2022
Pollinator Power
One of my favorite things about this time of year is the pollinators. Late-blooming plants are buzzing with activity, so it’s a great...
Bethany Plonski
Jul 31, 2022
Lovely and Low Key
Goodness, this month has gotten away from me! I meant to finish up the last of my posts about Hickory Knob State Park weeks ago, but...
Bethany Plonski
Jul 6, 2022
Sunrise and Sunset at Hickory Knob
When was the last time you stopped to watch a sunrise or sunset? As much as I love nature and consciously make space for it in my daily...
Bethany Plonski
Jul 2, 2022
The Osprey Nest
Usually when people ask me what I liked the most about a certain experience, I have a hard time deciding on a single favorite aspect. But...
Bethany Plonski
Jun 28, 2022
Birding at Hickory Knob State Park
Birds were definitely one of the highlights of my artist's residency at Hickory Knob State Park. Starting with a bald eagle fly-by on my...
Bethany Plonski
Jun 24, 2022
Hickory Knob State Park
This year I had an amazing opportunity to focus on nature photography through the 2022 South Carolina State Parks' Artist in Residence...
Bethany Plonski
May 22, 2022
Fun Facts: Blackbird Epaulets
Red-winged blackbirds are one of the most familiar and widespread birds in North America, but being so abundant, they don’t get much love...
Bethany Plonski
May 13, 2022
More Spring Stirrings
In my previous posts I focused on spring plant life, but the change of seasons also brings lots of animal activity. Spring is a great...
Bethany Plonski
Apr 7, 2022
Sticky Little Leaves
You know how passages from your favorite books can stick with you over time? In spring I always think of what Ivan says about the "sticky...
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