The cuckoo pint plant (Arum maculatum) is a colourful, sometimes bizarre-looking flower that has spurred the imaginations of gardeners, naturalists and children for centuries. Native to Europe and North Africa, this perennial of the Araceae family (of nearly 1000 species) can be a nuisance due to its poison and self-pollinating nature. The cuckoo pint has …
The luna moth (actias luna) is one of the largest moths of North America from the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae, which is a group commonly known as giant silk moths. Also known as the American moon moth and lunar moth, luna moths are thought to be named after the roman moon goddess, Luna, due to …
Fleabane is a genus of annual plants found in temperate regions. The genus consists of around 40 species within the family Asteraceae. Fleabanes are strongly aromatic herbs and are characterised by their tall flower spikes. Some fleabanes (which we discuss in this post) include Pulicaria dysenterica, which is often called common fleabane or carpet daisy. …
The birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) is a flowering plant in the pea family of Fabaceae, native to Europe and Asia. It is also known as common bird’s foot trefoil, eggs and bacon, and birdsfoot deervetch. One of the more evocative names is granny’s toenails due to the appearance of the claw-like seed pods. The Latin …
Sawflies are winged insects which are members of the primitive group Symphyta, within the order Hymenoptera. They belong to a large group of insects with around 10,000 species which also include bees, wasps and ants. Although they are named as flies, they are more closely related to wasps than flies, even though they don’t sting. …
Bird baths can benefit wildlife in different ways, depending on where you put them. In addition to attracting birds, well-maintained bird baths provide fresh water for our feathered friends to drink, clean their feathers, bathe and cool off from the heat. Bird baths can be used to attract more birds and help to encourage them …
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Most birders will agree that among the many other bird-related chores, it’s important to know how to clean a bird bath. A clean birdbath is essential to the health and wellbeing of wild birds, as it’s where they come to drink and bathe. Along with providing water for our feathered friends, a good birdbath offers …
If you’re not the type to visit a pet store and purchase one of those overpriced plastic bird baths, you might be looking for a way to make one from scratch. But with so many different ideas about how to do this, including instructions for building with rocks and bricks, it can be difficult to …
The American Birding Association estimates that more than half a million birders are active in the United States. The organization also says that as birding has grown in popularity, so has the interest of photographers who want to share their pictures, which is becoming increasingly popular on social media sites. With that in mind, it’s …
