We're Supposed to Appreciate Them?

I've written in the past the dangers squirrels can pose. Little did I know today is Squirrel Appreciation day.

It's Cold!

In light of the arctic blast which has caused temps to be in 20's during the night, I thought this photo below would be appropriate:

Visitors

After the passage of Hurricane Fay and Hurricane Gustav, Mississippi received some unexpected visitors: Flamingos! After work, I'll be on the beach hoping to spot some and take some photos. Wish me luck.


Sadly, the same article reports that over 7,000 nutria were killed by the storm surge of Gustav. These swamp rats are not indigenous to Mississippi. They eat different types of grasses and can cause damage from the way they root.

Why Did the Heron Cross the Road?

Why did the yellow-crowned night heron cross the road?


To catch a fiddler crab!


I was busy taking pictures of birds and this fiddler crab nipped at my toes!