How Are Spring Ephemerals Different From Other Flowers?
Since spring has arrived I think I may have mentioned spring ephemerals several times. I often talk about them like old friends. But I was recently talking with my 17
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Weekly Puzzler #208: Trailing Vine with Opposite Leaves, Often Lobed on Young Stems
Are you a gardener? Do you know the names of the plants you encounter in your yards and local parks? In recent years I have gotten into gardening, especially
Weekly Puzzler Answer #207
Did you recognize the bird in last week’s puzzler? The flying bird in last week’s puzzler was a Northern Harrier, also called a Marsh Hawk. It is about the size
Peace in the Forest: A One Minute Meditation
As seems to be the case every year now, spring is speeding by and if you’re like me, you may find yourself looking out the window, seeing the new leaves
Weekly Puzzler #207: Bird of Prey with a White Rump and Long Tail
So now that you know what an accipiter is, let’s do one more. This next puzzler is a bird that, like a Cooper’s and Sharp-Shinned Hawk, has a long tail
Weekly Puzzler Answer #206
Did you identify last week’s puzzler as a Sharp-Shinned Hawk? Or perhaps you thought it was a Cooper’s Hawk? Both are what birder’s call accipiters, which are a group of
Weekly Puzzler #206: Long Barred Tail
Hello and Happy Saturday. I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe. I also hope you are making time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, the glorious