Pansies on the Porch

Pansies symbolize “thinking” or “thoughts.” The word “pansy” itself comes from French pensée, meaning “thought.” 

American White Pelican

American White Pelicans feed from the water’s surface, dipping their beaks into the water to catch fish and other aquatic … More

Brown Pelican

 The current abundance of this species in the United States represents a success story for conservationists, who succeeded in halting … More

Dark-eyed Junco

Dark-eyed Juncos are among the most abundant forest birds of North America. Juncos are the “snowbirds” of the middle latitudes. Over … More

Scaly-breasted Munia

Native to southern Asia, this small waxbill is a popular cagebird. Escapees from captivity have established wild populations in several … More

Uranium Glow in Marbles Under UV Light

These marbles owe their fluorescence to the presence of uranium glass, which is glass mixed with uranium oxide. Uranium infused … More

Glowing Marbles Under UV Light

I purchased these marbles on ebay under the heading, UV REACTIVE CHAMPION LIGHT AMBER CRACKLED (FRIED MARBLES). I looked up … More

Snowy Plover

A small, plump shorebird with a large head, a short, slender bill, and short tail. It has medium-length legs for … More

Red, White, and Blue

Red for courage and readiness to sacrifice; white for pure intentions and high ideals; and blue for vigilance and justice.

Common and Boat-tailed Grackle

In North America three grackle species occur: Common, Great-tailed, and Boat-tailed. All are generally similar in appearance, with males glossy … More