Rain

Birds

American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)

Identification The American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) is a favorite visitor of many backyard birdwatchers. The American Goldfinch is about five inches in length tail tip to bill tip. The American...
Birds

Pilotbird: The Jewel of Wet Sclerophyll and Temperate Rainforests

Family: The pilotbird (Pycnoptilus floccosus) belongs to the family Acanthizidae in the order Passeriformes. This species is endemic...
Insects & Butterflies

Butterfly Classification: How are They Named?

Most Butterfly Classification has an English name and all have a Latin one. Their scientific label is derived...
Fruits & Vegetables

Cathay Quince – A Fruiting and Medicinal Tree

History and origin: Cathay quince (Chaenomeles cathayensis) is a fruiting and medicinal tree native to central China. Among the...
Animals

The Amazing Northern Flying Squirrel

Northern Flying Squirrel The Northern Flying Squirrel, “Glaucomys sabrinus yukonensis” is a gliding “volplaning” mammal that is unable to take...

Why Do Rain Sounds Make Us Sleep Better?

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