Author Archives: Tice Brashear
Armadillos — New to our area
Armadillos are new to our area of Georgia. Growing up in east central Georgia, we thought Armadillos were in Texas. In recent years we knew of them in Florida, but now we see their signs everywhere. Their infamy as roadkill … Continue reading
Watch Your Step!
Cottonmouth or Water Moccasin It’s that time of the year. A lot of people have asked me when do snakes come out of hibernation. I don’t think they carry a calendar. Whenever the temperature gets above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, I … Continue reading
They’re Back!
Every year at this time in east central Georgia we see the influx of Robins and Cedar Waxwings. They come to eat the fruit of the Sugarberry trees. They congregate in large numbers around our rivers and streams waiting for … Continue reading
Hornets Nest
We have all heard the expression “Don’t stir up a hornets nest!” There are good reasons. Hornet’s Nests are found throughout our region of Georgia and South Carolina. They may may seem harmless enough at a distance but they … Continue reading
Cow Killer or Velvet Ant
Quite often I see the somewhat ominous looking “Cow Killer” ant. The name inspires dread and indeed these insects look like they could pack a serious sting. In actuality they are not an ant but rather a type of wingless … Continue reading