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The Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
Identification
The common sandpiper, "Actitis hypoleucos" is about 19–22 cm in length. Upper parts are brown olive, including rump and tail; white underparts, with...
Blue Jay Mysteries: Unraveling the Secrets of Their Migrations
The vibrant-colored, with a strident call, Blue Jay is common in backyards and forests throughout much of North America. This common, large songbird is...
Lindisfarne Castle – A 16th Century castle is well worth a look
Lindisfarne Castle is located near Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland, England, near the Holy Island, and was heavily altered by Sir Edwin Lutyens. It dates from...
Basil – It’s Not as Difficult as You Think
Basil has been a controversial herb since ancient times. Both the origin of its name and its reason for being have been constantly disputed....
How to Grow Colchicum Autumnale
Colchicum autumnale, generally recognized as autumn crocus, meadow saffron, or naked lady, is a flower that resembles the true crocuses but blooms in autumn....
Adelaide Phillipps 1833-1882
Adelaide Phillipps was a Contralto singer, born in Stratford-on-Avon. The family moved to Canada, and hence to Boston, when Adelaide was seven years old....