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  • Frogs, Lizards and Toads… Oh my!

    There are several different kinds of amphibians and reptiles living in my garden. This little guy and a couple of his frog friends decided that the bird house hanging in the flower bed would be a good place to hang… Continue reading

  • From the studio

    Retirement from full-time work offers lots of time to experiment and try new hobbies. I dabbled in gardening for many years, and grew more confident in those skills as I put plants in the ground and they didn’t make it,… Continue reading

    From the studio
  • More Hummingbirds!

    Every morning, I sit on my back porch, coffee in hand, and watch the backyard greet the day. We have been experiencing beautiful fall-like weather with cool, clear mornings that warm up a bit in the afternoon. The skies have… Continue reading

    More Hummingbirds!
  • The Busy Life of Bees in Summer

    If bees only gathered nectar from perfect flowers, they wouldn’t be able to make even a single drop of honey. Matshona Dhliwayo The bees have been very busy during the latter part of the summer. It seems as if they… Continue reading

    The Busy Life of Bees in Summer
  • Hello, and welcome to the Quiet Wild Blog!

    Sheri, a backyard naturalist in Cypress, Texas, shares her observations of local wildlife through her blog. With a focus on different backyard visitors each week, she invites readers to join her as she explores the calm and beauty of nature… Continue reading

    Hello, and welcome to the Quiet Wild Blog!