New to the rigors of warbler identification—an exasperatingly large number of these charmers being yellow, adorned with varying patterns of black—I thrill to spotting, and
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Many of us have fond childhood memories of playing with roly-poly bugs (Armadillidium vulgare)—also called pill bugs, woodlice, sow bugs or doodlebugs—those tiny, tough, multi-legged
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A massive bill, like an oddly-fitting mask, protruded from its face. The large white bird with slender brownish-black wings and a pointed tail—clearly not a
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Unable to ignore our blue heeler’s fervent barking, I peered outside. A long, plump snake, creamy with dark blotches, glided towards our glass door, its
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Bright blue caps its head, suggesting woodland shadows. Black velvet encircles its eyes, draping cheeks and throat. Olive back feathers and a lemon underbelly wash
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With its sky-blue bill and facial skin reminiscent of candy corn, I instantly recognize this handsome, flat-heated, black-capped fellow—even as I zip down Highway 281