Found this classic Peterson Field Guide to Eastern Birds at Goodwill yesterday.

I’ve been trying to spend more time learning the birds of the Wiregrass, and I couldn’t pass it up.

Even with apps like Merlin Bird ID and eBird, there’s something satisfying about flipping through a field guide while you’re outside.

What’s your favorite bird field guide or nature book?
Or, if you’re just getting started, what’s one bird you’ve always wanted to learn to identify?

Happy birding! 🐦🌿

Thanks to everyone who has joined Wiregrass Naturalists!

I’ve added user flairs so you can show your interests, such as Birder, Herper, Nature Photographer, Hunter, and more.

Feel free to pick one that fits you, or suggest others you’d like to see added!

Thanks for helping build this community from the ground up.

What’s an underrated place in the Wiregrass that more people should visit?

Thanks to everyone who has joined so far! I’d love for this community to grow into something we all enjoy, so I’d like your input.

What type of content would you most like to see in this group?

Good morning, Wiregrass Naturalists!

Whether you’re hiking, fishing, hunting, working in the yard, or just drinking coffee on the porch, take a few minutes today to really notice what’s around you.

Share ONE thing you observed today:

- A bird
- A wildflower
- A mushroom
- An insect
- A snake or turtle
- A mammal
- An interesting tree
- Tracks or signs of wildlife
- Anything else from the natural world

Tell us:

- General location (county or nearest town)
- Time of day
- What you observed

Bonus points if you upload it to iNaturalist and share the observation here!

The goal is simple: notice what’s still here, learn it, and help others do the same.

Have a great Saturday, everyone!

Weekly Wildlife Thread

What have you seen this week?
Birds, snakes, wildflowers, mushrooms, insects, mammals…

Share photos or tell us what you found around the Wiregrass!

For me: Red bellied Woodpecker, pleated ink cap, eastern cottontail!