Brenda Hiles
@beehiles.bsky.social
Former journalist, amateur photographer (all bird photos taken without using calls to lure them out), outdoor enthusiast, reader, writer, rebel. Vote blue. A yankee living in Greensboro, N.C.
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I found this lovely marbled orb weaver at a park in High Point this morning.
November 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I found this lovely marbled orb weaver at a park in High Point this morning.
This gave me chills. I went for a walk at the cemetery yesterday in search of peace and quiet. I took a photo of a squirrel. When I downloaded photos today, I realized it was taken on the birthday of this young boy. It’s also the day he died. I found the rest of the story, which is attached.
November 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This gave me chills. I went for a walk at the cemetery yesterday in search of peace and quiet. I took a photo of a squirrel. When I downloaded photos today, I realized it was taken on the birthday of this young boy. It’s also the day he died. I found the rest of the story, which is attached.
A fawn at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area from earlier this year.
November 7, 2025 at 12:53 AM
A fawn at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area from earlier this year.
Back on Aug. 31, we went out looking for a golden plover in Winston-Salem. We didn't find it but we did see a greater yellow-legs. #birds
November 3, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Back on Aug. 31, we went out looking for a golden plover in Winston-Salem. We didn't find it but we did see a greater yellow-legs. #birds
I saw two northern harriers today in Guilford County. The first, I believe, is a male because of the gray coloring. The second is brown, so may be an immature. #birds
November 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I saw two northern harriers today in Guilford County. The first, I believe, is a male because of the gray coloring. The second is brown, so may be an immature. #birds
The perfect plant for Halloween –– ghost pipes. I found these last summer at Grayson-Highlands State Park in Virginia. #Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The perfect plant for Halloween –– ghost pipes. I found these last summer at Grayson-Highlands State Park in Virginia. #Halloween
A barred owl last month at Sandy Creek Park in Durham, N.C. #birds #Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A barred owl last month at Sandy Creek Park in Durham, N.C. #birds #Halloween
A spider seen earlier this month at Jordan Lake. Happy Halloween!
October 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
A spider seen earlier this month at Jordan Lake. Happy Halloween!
Reposted by Brenda Hiles
Boy, North Carolina Republicans sure don't want the attached story to circulate. I sure hope that this stupid threat from their spokesperson doesn't boomerang on them and have a lot more people read and share the story, which once again, is conveniently attached below. That would be a shame.
October 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Boy, North Carolina Republicans sure don't want the attached story to circulate. I sure hope that this stupid threat from their spokesperson doesn't boomerang on them and have a lot more people read and share the story, which once again, is conveniently attached below. That would be a shame.
A viceroy along a country road in Guilford County, North Carolina.
October 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A viceroy along a country road in Guilford County, North Carolina.
Sparrows are really beautiful, even if you can't always ID them. This is one I know: a swamp sparrow seen at a farm in Guilford County, North Carolina, this week. #birds
October 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Sparrows are really beautiful, even if you can't always ID them. This is one I know: a swamp sparrow seen at a farm in Guilford County, North Carolina, this week. #birds
I'm glad the frogs are on our side.
October 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I'm glad the frogs are on our side.