Winter Resident
The white-throated sparrow’s most distinctive markings are the white patch beneath its bill and the two white wing bars. It is a passerine, a bird that has feet adapted for […]
The white-throated sparrow’s most distinctive markings are the white patch beneath its bill and the two white wing bars. It is a passerine, a bird that has feet adapted for […]
Potatoes originated in South America’s Andes mountains. More than 4,000 varieties are grown in Peru, with local markets boasting a huge selection. Note the different types in the background. Photo:
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The restoration of the #9 steam engine was a work in progress for about 13 years and cost about $1 million. Prior to the restoration it hadn’t been in operation
ON TRACK: The Woodstown Central Railroad Offers Excursions Through the Seasons Read More »
Its lifecycle is a true ugly duckling to swan story. Buck moth caterpillar on white oak leaf. Note the numerous multi-branched spines, which pack a powerful venom that produces a
It’s the perfect topic for all ghosts and goblins of the dark woods and forest glens. Witches’ butter is a jelly fungus and saprophyte, a type of mushroom found on
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This crow is “passive anting” by spreading its wing feathers to allow ants to crawl over feathers. PHOTO: Marie-Lan Taÿ Pamart, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Read about a
This woolly bear caterpillar assumes a defensive posture; by rolling into a ball it protects its soft underside against predators like wasps. Photo J. Morton Galetto …for Halloween? Yes, but
The lovely blossoms of the cardinal flower in September. Note flower blossoms emerging upward from a spikey stem.Photos: J. Morton Galetto The velvety red cardinal flower has a rich history
A rough green snake inspects the blossoms of mountain laurel for an insect meal. all photos: J. Morton Galetto Unlike most snakes, the rough green species is active during the
Sweetgum leaves—the red and yellow in center of photo—offer varying colors to our autumn display of foliage. All photos: J. Morton Galetto Sweetgum has many notable characteristics, but its fall
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