The Beautiful Flowers of the Shingle Beach
Flowers that grow by the sea must cope with exposure to wind and salt spray. Those living on Shingle Beach also have to adapt...
Mint or Mentha is Strong Flavoring Herb
Mint, or mentha, is such a powerful flavoring that you don't use it for many things, but when you need it, everyone is glad...
Red-cheeked Parrot – A Colorful and Charismatic Parrot Species
Family:
The red-cheeked parrot (Geoffroyus geoffroyi) belongs to the family Psittaculidae.
Behavior & Habitats:
A Red-cheeked Parrot is usually seen alone, in pairs, or in small groups,...
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...
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....
The Distinctive Stripe-tailed Hummingbird
The stripe-tailed hummingbird (Eupherusa eximia) is named for the white edges of its distinctive black outer tail feathers. This species is a medium-sized hummingbird...
Volcanoes in Java Indonesia
In Java, Indonesia, and particularly Sumatra, the forming process of volcanoes is a result of the crust crash of the Indian Ocean and the...
Bank Myna Sound
Bank Myna sound consists of a wide range of vocalizations, such as croaks, clucks, screeches, and whistles. a series of bird call videos where...