Tips on Creating an Owl-Friendly Garden

by Mariecor Agravante | Sep 17, 2016 | Gardens and Gardening, Lifestyle, Nature, Science and Tech

Attracting owls to your garden can be advantageous – especially when you want to keep rabbits, raccoons, mice, squirrels, gophers, even snakes at bay.  Having a resident owl is a natural, “green” method in minimizing the adverse effects of vermin and other pests....

Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

by Mariecor Agravante | Jul 15, 2015 | Gardens and Gardening, Nature

Summer is the season when folks tend to spend more time outdoors. The warm weather naturally brings with it some pests, like mosquitoes. Rather than relying on chemical products and other artificial (think man-made) solutions, there’s one alternative that promises to...

Coronado Birds: Snowy Egret and Black-Crowned Night Heron

by Mariecor Agravante | Mar 23, 2015 | Nature, Photography

The United States Navy has a strong presence on Coronado, California — a city that has historically helped particular bird species populations recover from the brink.  One of the USN’s military bases on Coronado, namely the Naval Air Station North Island...

Sun and Trees

by Mariecor Agravante | Mar 15, 2015 | Nature, Photography

Nature enthusiasts enjoy images of both the sun and trees. Here are some favorites I’ve captured with my camera while on Coronado, California. Sun and Trees:  A Mini Photo Essay of Crown City Coronado in the Golden State A line of eucalyptus trees near...