If some of y’all ever been down South too much
The Northern Bobwhite Quail does exactly that. Its most distinguishing call is a clear, bold…
The distinctive, lacy green plumes of Dog Fennel are easy to spot, even at 55 miles per hour.
Blue Dashers are your friends.
Rabbits are one of those animals you think you know a lot about because you’ve read, heard a…
Often known as the “little mockingbird,” the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher is a bird that does look …
If you spend much time gardening or walking on a wooded path or visiting the woodpile, you p…
What’s in a name?
Have you ever taken a wintertime walk down a country road and found a clump of bright yellow…
Smilax really shines this time of year.
Broadleaf Arrowhead is a pretty wetlands plant you ought to know about.
If you saw this plant growing in the water along the shoreline of a Lake Martin backwater, y…
Popular with hummingbirds and gardeners
Talk about standing out in a crowd.
Smooth Sumac is an ancient-looking shrub that, by appearances only, looks like it would be m…
The Southern Catalpa tree is an icon of the Deep South. And if you’re standing on the shores…
Dog Vomit Slime Mold – those are four words that command attention.
If you see a yellow flag at the Talladega 500, it means take caution.
Also known as Yellow Jessamine, Evening Trumpetflower, woodbine and Poor Man’s Rope, Carolin…
The data confirms what Lake Martin eagle watchers already knew: 40 years after the near deci…
One of the most beautiful fish in the waters of Lake Martin is the Longear Sunfish, which is…
Flamingo’s cousin is known for its cooing and gobbling
Creepy Lake Martin creature is 500 million years old
These purple perennial native wildflowers add color to the fall landscape
One of Alabama’s most common fall butterflies is probably flitting across your property right now
Meet Lake Martin’s Showy Shorebird
That long, gray beard you see swaying in the breeze in several spots around Lake Martin does…
Along with other members and volunteers of the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association (CRAT…
Native vine produces beautiful blossoms all summer
The Nature of The Lake stories feature a plant or animal found around Lake Martin. This mont…
America’s Favorite Panfish
Hikers with green Dirt Pass Crew wristbands can access day-use areas at Wind Creek State Par…
A North American bird that’s hard to love
Research for signs nearly complete
A native grass that’s treated like a weed
Alabama is a beautiful state with no shortage of natural resources. Many folks from other pa…
It’s not a wives’ tale: Beavers are busy.
In response to last month’s supermoon mania, Lake brings you the lowdown on lunar lore
Though you wouldn’t know it from walking in Alabama’s forests today, before European settler…
Heaven or hell.
Most folks don’t appreciate being called “bald.” But that name hasn’t harmed the reputation …
You walk up to a fallen tree or a woodpile and hear it – that dry scurrying sound that is of…
One of Lake Martin’s most impressive bird species is the Osprey.
If you have lakefront property, there’s a good chance you have spectacular, orchid-like wild…
“What the heck is that?”
If you think you are seeing more American Bald Eagles around Lake Martin lately, be assured …
Lake Martin belongs to the fishermen in the off-season, and big-time tournaments kept boats …
For many people, a lake vacation is a back-up plan put into effect in late spring when their…
Pound-for-pound, you’d be hard pressed to find a scrappier fish than a “bull” Bluegill.
Resurrection – rising from death to life – is a well-understood concept rarely witnessed.
Don’t forsake the lake this winter; instead, gather friends and family for what just might b…
Cow Killer, Red Velvet Ant, Cow Ant, Eastern Velvet Ant, Mule Killer – it doesn’t matter wha…
You can’t beat the scenery, said Auburn rock climber Jarred Stacey. Apparently, life is at i…
For centuries, the Red-headed Woodpecker has been one of those standout bird species that pe…
When people think about shrimp on Lake Martin, it’s usually grilled or fried on a dinner pla…
Story & Photo by Kenneth Boone