Description: Cynthia DeFord Adams (1896–1987) was a North Carolina poet and writer, remembered for her lyrical verse and contributions to local literary life. In 1957, she created a small stone plaque inscribed with a poem titled “Greetings”, which is preserved in the Brookgreen Gardens collection.
Description: The female boat-tailed grackle is a smaller, tawny-brown bird with a shorter tail compared to the male and is often found in coastal marshes and urban areas. She is characterized by her tawny-brown coloration covering most of her body, with darker wings and tail. The female has a subtle face pattern that includes a pale eyebrow, dark cheek, and a pale "mustache" stripe, which adds to her distinctive appearance.