The Ring-Necked Snake (Diadophis Punctatus)
The Ring-necked Snake, or Ring-neck Snake, Diadophis punctatus, is a species of colubrid snake found throughout much of the U.S., central Mexico, and southeastern...
How do Shrikes Get Their Name
How do Shrikes Get Their Name? - William Turner, in a Short and “Succint History of Birds” in 1544, called the red-backed shrike “a...
The Melodic American Robin Sound
The American Robin sound is a familiar and beloved sight in many parts of North America. Observing this bird in nature is not only...
Krkonose National Park – An Arctic Island in Europe!
Krkonose National Park is a unique mosaic ecosystem of the Czech Republic considered the most valuable natural area in central Europe. Due to its...
Why It’s Easier to Succeed with Avocado Than You Might Think
Avocado (Persea americana) has been referred to as the most nutritious of all fruits. It has gained worldwide recognition and significant volume in international...
Phlox Flower – A Glory of Summer Garden
Most people are familiar with the tall Phlox Flower that is the glory of the summer garden. The Phlox Flower has big clusters of...
The Red-crowned ant tanager
Red-crowned ant tanager “Habia rubica”
The dim underwood of the tropical rainforest is not an environment that favors the production of intense colors in either...
Taiwan Blue Magpie “Long Tailed Mountain Lady”
The beautiful Taiwan Blue Magpie (Urocissa caerulea), is famous as the Taiwan Magpie or Formosan Blue Magpie or the "long-tailed mountain lady" who is...
The White Lily Stands Purity for Centuries
The white lily has stood for purity for centuries. The lily is also a sign of the resurrection, and as such, is the Easter...
Shy Heathwren- Discover the Hidden Beauty of This Elusive Bird
The Shy heathwren (Hylacola cauta) is endemic to Australia and a member of the Acanthizidae family. Shy heathwren replaces the Chestnut-rumped in southern Australia's heathy...