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Eastern Tent Caterpillars: Early Spring Campsites in Black Cherry and Apple Trees
Cazort, Yes, manicured properties attract generalists such as starlings and discourage specialists such as cuckoos.
Habitat always can make a difference. It's both disheartening and heartening to witness the results of a bird's eye view of the ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 06/11/2014
King Genets (Genetta poensis): Ringtails in Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Liberia
Mira, No easily accessible source explains why the king genet is so-called. The original Waterhouse description -- which I've read in its entirety -- is silent as to the reason for the common name. I must agree with you that the king genet seems ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 06/11/2014
Blotched Large-Spotted Cape Genets (Genetta tigrina): Ringtails in Southernmost South Africa
Mira, Yes, the African - Eurasian common small-spotted genet (Genetta genetta) can be found perfectly naturalized in France, Portugal, and Spain (along with recent introductions into Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland). Scientists ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 06/11/2014
The Power of Blue: Three Blue Flowered Plants Alluring to Hummingbirds
I love columbine plants. I have a blue one and if I had more space I'd have a garden full of them. I do see hummingbirds at flowers that are not red, which is nice.
dustytoes, on 06/11/2014
The Drama of Life in the Rock Pool
Telesto - We seem to be having a memory-fest with this! It's good to know that these simple pleasures are still alive and kicking!
KathleenDuffy, on 06/11/2014
The Drama of Life in the Rock Pool
Thank you for this! I really enjoyed it and it's taken me back to my childhood "deep sea fishing" days.
Telesto, on 06/11/2014
The Power of Blue: Three Blue Flowered Plants Alluring to Hummingbirds
These flowers are so beautiful, and all shades of blue are just wonderful, in my view. Nice article :-) I enjoyed your choice of focus, because it yielded access to these three flowers. We have blue hibiscus here as well. I don't think I've ever ...
Mira, on 06/11/2014
The Drama of Life in the Rock Pool
You have made me realize, Ologsinquito, that I have never lost my youthful joy in rock pools: micro-universes subject to daily creation and destruction, a constant round of death and rebirth; a rainbow of colour, light and shade. I am off to ...
frankbeswick, on 06/11/2014
The Drama of Life in the Rock Pool
Hello ologsinquito - Thank you very much. Yes, I was looking back whilst writing it. We used to go to Bridlington in Yorkshire now and then, with wellies and nets!
KathleenDuffy, on 06/10/2014
The Drama of Life in the Rock Pool
This is a very well-done article that brings you back to your youth, exploring rock pools at the beach while we were on vacation.
ologsinquito, on 06/10/2014
The Drama of Life in the Rock Pool
I'm really glad you enjoyed it Frank. Thanks! :)
KathleenDuffy, on 06/10/2014
The Drama of Life in the Rock Pool
This was a nice article. Part of the joy of visiting the shore, for me, is exploring rock pools/
frankbeswick, on 06/10/2014
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Nice article - will keep in mind for son - especially like the pure hair shaving brushes.
KathleenDuffy, on 06/10/2014
The Drama of Life in the Rock Pool
Mari - that's such a coincidence - I've just put a comment on your article too! Thanks for this comment - really appreciate it! :) I got the idea for the rock pool article because the Open University are doing these free courses called 'Future ...
KathleenDuffy, on 06/10/2014
Ronda: The Brooding Heart of Andalucia in Spain
Oh what a brilliant article - I want to pack my things and go there immediately. This is definitely going on my 'To Do' list.
KathleenDuffy, on 06/10/2014