In a large clay pot on a friend’s balcony, a sweet little titbird built her nest.We only saw the chicks at first. To locate the mother,...

The mynas had taken over our yard, and the sparrows — once so common — simply disappeared. But recently, they came back. Hopping,...

When I painted this prickly pear cactus, I couldn't help but think about the duality within this remarkable plant. On one hand, it's so...

"Grandma, make me a painting... a painting of a porcupine." The truth is, we have quite a few porcupines here in our area since I live in...

Every autumn, our backyard tree bursts into a vibrant yellow bloom. Within days, the blossoms fall, creating a golden carpet across the...