Rock Pigeon

Rock pigeons found in cities can come in a wide variety of colors, from bluish-gray, pure white to brown.

Pansies on the Porch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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