Rain

Birds

The Dunlin and Sanderling

The dunlin and sanderling are small, gregarious waders often seen on our mudflats and long sandy beaches in winter. The dunlin is one of our smallest wading birds, at...
Flowers

Gymnocalycium: Most Popular Cacti among Hobbyists

Gymnocalycium is the most popular cacti for hobbyists—and certainly exciting to see in the field. A vast genus...
Birds

The Biak Scops Owl

IDENTIFICATION: A medium-sized Biak scops owl (c.25cm) with prominent ear tufts, lacking any trace of dark shaft streaks...
Cactus

Matucana intertexta

Matucana intertexta plants are usually solitary. The stunning flowers are oblique, pale orange to vermilion to scarlet, with violet...
Flowers

The Pink Lady Slipper Flower

The Pink Lady Slipper Flower is also known as the moccasin flower. It is very own much admired...

Why Do Rain Sounds Make Us Sleep Better?

Nature Sounds Tauheed Ahmad Nawaz Tauheed Ahmad Nawaz -
Why do Rain Sounds Make Us Sleep Better? We all know that rain makes us feel better. In fact, many people report that the...