by Communications Coordinator | Jan 9, 2026 | Bird of the Month
July 2025 Indigo Bunting Passerina cyanea Have you ever seen a solid blue bird visit your feeder and thought, “That’s no bluebird!” If you have, congratulations on seeing one of NWA’s most sought-after birds, the Indigo Bunting. These sparrow-sized birds are fairly...
by Communications Coordinator | Jan 9, 2026 | What's In Bloom
July 2025 Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis Lobelia cardinalis, commonly known as Cardinal Flower, is a native herbaceous perennial found throughout much of eastern and southern North America, extending from Mexico down into Colombia. It naturally thrives in wet...
by Communications Coordinator | Jan 7, 2026 | Bird of the Month
May 2025 American Goldfinch Spinus tristis As the first wave of summer hits, flashes of brilliant yellow paint a cheery picture at our feeders and wildflowers. In the winter, muted tones descend in large numbers to cover the ground. Which bird shows such a drastic...
by Communications Coordinator | Jan 7, 2026 | What's In Bloom
June 2025 Daylilies Hemerocallis sp. Daylilies, often called “ditch lilies,” are clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennials with foliage reaching 1 to 1.5 feet tall. Native to Asia and central Europe, they are not true lilies. The genus name comes from the Greek...
by Communications Coordinator | Jan 7, 2026 | Bird of the Month
May 2025 Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Archilocus colubris The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is pleased to partner with Wild Birds Unlimited to support songbird populations at the Garden! Together, we have refurbished the feeder station and will be offering new...
