There are two types of shrimp frequently inhabit the water pools on Stone Mountain: Fairy Shrimp and Clam Shrimp. The clear freshwater pools on t…
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) are the only species of hummingbirds that nest east of the Mississippi River in North America. The R…
Red-tailed hawks are common in the Northern USA and they are smart and highly trainable. Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo Jamaicensis) This bird is…
Red Moss, Elf-Orpine (Diamorpha smallii) is not a moss at all, but a succulent plant (genus of family Crassulaceae) which prefers the sunlight an…
This cactus is also called “Indian Fig” or “Devil’s-tongue”. It is a native cactus of Georgia and it is found in many parts of eastern North America….
Poison ivy is found east of the Rocky Mountains from Canada down to Florida. It is an adaptable, woody perennial weed. All types of poison ivy ha…
The painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) is a widespread native turtle of North America. Eastern Painted Turtles These brightly colored turtles gain their…
Cross Vine, Crossvine or Trumpet Flower is a liana native to central and southern United States attracting hummingbirds. Crossvine (Bignonia capreolat…
The Black Vulture – Georgia’s protected Birds of Prey The Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) is also known as the American Black Vulture. It is a bird i…
Bigleaf Magnolias have the largest simple leaf with a single flower of any native plant in North America. Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophyll…