Petunias are a wonderful flowering annual. They grow and grow and keep on flowering all summer long. Plant them in a container on your patio and watch the magic. Hummingbirds love to eat the nectar from the Petunia flower, so it’s even more fun to watch. If you love petunias or other flowers, why not […]

Chickadees are adorable little birds measuring about 5 inches long and weight less than half an ounce. They can be found near the edge of the forest in the United States and Canada. They can handle cold weather with the right nest, so there’s no need for them to migrate. If you’re interested in Chickadee […]

Heron are fascinating large birds with an enormous wingspan. They may only weigh 3 to 6 lbs, but reach 2 to 3 feet in size with a wingspan of 5 to 6 feet! They are excellent at catching fish, spending their day in lakes, rivers, and ocean shorelines. Bring this bird to life with your […]

Rowing is the way that you move and steer a canoe or small boat across a lake. Pull back the oars to push the water forward, and make the boat glide. However, it’s not easy. It takes strength and experience to even move in a straight line. Rowing is also a racing sport. For those […]

Leopards are fascinating animals. They are the smallest of the big cats, weighing in at 50-70lbs. They live in Africa, Asia and India in the forest,  mountains, desert and grasslands. They’re most notably known for their spots. Their spots are called ‘rosettes’ because they look like roses. If you’re studying leopards, or just think big […]

When you see a number of people playing string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments together, it is called an orchestra. A symphony orchestra is large and a chamber orchestra is small. String instruments include the violin, cello, and bass. Wind instruments include flutes, clarinets, and bassoons. Brass instruments include trumpet, trombone, and tuba. And percussion […]

Falcons are marvelous birds. They fly fast, at speeds of 240mph! This is faster than any other animal on earth. They reach these speeds while they are diving to catch their prey. Since they are flying and diving so fast, they have amazing eyesight. Much better than mine or yours. If you love Falcons, why […]

Seagulls are common birds found along the beaches of the ocean and lakes in the United States. Gulls like to eat fish, insects, rodents, and reptiles, both alive and dead. They are scavengers, so if you find them picking through your garbage, you wouldn’t be surprised. Seagulls are very social and have developed advanced communication. […]

Pelicans are strangely unique birds. They are sea birds with webbed feet and catch fish for dinner, among other things such as small reptiles and amphibians. They have a large bill with a pouch that they use to scoop fish out of the water like a large fishing net. If you think pelicans are cool, […]

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