The Eastern Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens)
Notophthalmus, the genus comprising the eastern newts, inhabits eastern North America. A different genus, Taricha, comprises the western newts along the Pacific coast of...
Aconite Eranthis Hyemalis Flower
The Aconite Eranthis Hyemalis flower bulb sends up three to eight-inch stems in the late winter or very early spring. With flowers that are...
The Fire-tailed Sunbird
Some birds are extremely eye-catching to see, and the first word you say is “wow.”. The fire-tailed sunbird is among those birds that have...
Gastric-Brooding Frog : The Extraordinary Frog That Became Extinct
When did it become extinct? The gastric-brooding frog was last seen alive in 1981.
Where did it live? The gastric-brooding frog was known only from...
Greater Blue-eared Starling – The Gorgeous Mystery Bird
The greater Blue-eared starling or “greater blue-eared glossy-starling” (Lamprotornis chalybaeus) is so spectacular to look at that the birder totally forgets about all identification...
Wildlife Values of Conservation Trees and Shrubs
Wildlife Values of Conservation Trees and Shrubs
SHRUBS
CARAGANA (SIBERIAN PEASHRUB) (Caragana arborescens): Used for nesting by several songbirds and the seeds are occasionally eaten. Not a...
Striated Pardalote – One of the Largest of the Small Pardalotes
The striated pardalote (Pardalotus striatus) is one of the largest of the small pardalotes. It is also the most widespread and nomadic bird. It...
Tree like Dracaenas is Perfect When You Need a Strong Accent
Among the tallest of houseplants, the treelike dracaenas are perfect when you need a strong accent. They’ve sword-like leaves, often with attractive variegation. Although...
The Lovely Rounder Shape Grape Hyacinth Flower
We can count on this bulb to bloom at the same time as my daffodils and tulips. It provides me with some blue accents...
Cloud Cisticola (Cisticola textrix)
The Cloud Cisticola or tink-tink cisticola is near-endemic to southern Africa and occurs in South Africa, Angola, Mozambique, Lesotho, and sparsely in Swaziland. However,...