July 2004

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July 2004 Issue

Table of Contents

Cover Photo: Carolina Lily by Caroline Dean

Beauty in Bloom
Alabama’s roadsides, open wetlands, lake margins, wet bogs, and old fields are the best place to see wildflowers in the summer.
By Steve Threlkeld

Conservation’s Eye in the Sky
Conservation Pilot Ray Stroud helps protect Alabama’s wildlife and aquatic resources from a vantage point few others enjoy.
By Gaylon Gwin

The Secret is Out!
One of Alabama’s best-kept fishing secrets is out. Find out where to experience some awesome angling in Alabama!
By Joe Zolczynski

A Quiet Retreat
It’s quiet, peaceful and near one of the best fishing spots in the state. Take a look at Roland Cooper State Park.
By Kim G. Nix

The Fish Factory
Pound for pound, more fish are harvested at Dallas County Lake than any other state-owned public fishing lakes.
By Jay Haffner

Up Close and Personal
Ever stand next to a polar bear? A visit to Montgomery’s Mann Wildlife Learning Museum gives you the opportunity to do that and more!
By Kim G. Nix

The Search Continues
The elusive flatwoods salamander has not been seen in the wild for more than 20 years. Is it extinct, or just in hiding?
By James Godwin

Managing Alabama’s Marine Fisheries
Data collected from Alabama’s commercial fishermen is helping to manage this valuable resource.
By Chris Denson

Avoiding the Circle of Death
Failure to wear a kill-switch while boating can have serious consequences.
By Lt. Erica Shipman

Bald Rock Lodge
Cheaha State Park’s Bald Rock Lodge is better than ever and ready for your reunion, meeting or conference. Take a tour of this historic facility.
By Katrina Williams

See Birding at Its Best
The upcoming Alabama Coastal Birdfest will showcase Alabama’s spectacular birding opportunities.
By John Borom

Watchable Wildlife: Chimney Swift
By Roger Clay