Fun Facts About the Eastern Screech Owl
by Jo Carol Hebert Screech! This odd word may remind you of an unpleasant sound. “The tire brakes screeched as the speeding car came to a sudden stop.” “The students […]
The Ostrich Wins the Race – The ‘Ratite’ Family of Flightless Birds
By, Jo Carol Hebert Imagine if the ostriches of Southern Africa invited their cousins around the world to come for a family reunion. The Masai ostriches of East Africa would […]
The Peacock’s Prized Plumage
There are thousands of species of birds on our planet. However, there is one that may be the most remarkable and beautiful of them all – the Peacock. Today we […]
Fun Facts About Chickens With Miss Bonnie Bee!
Smarty Pants has gone down to Fopdoodle Farm to visit with Miss Bonnie Bee. Check out what she has to say about chickens!
What Do You See, Chickadee?
The Black-capped Chickadee is an adorable little bird with a big personality. Depending on where you live, you may have these spunky birds in your yard. True to its name, […]
Could the Pigeon Be Man’s Best Friend?
by, Jo Carol Hebert Listen to this post as a podcast. Sorry, Fido, but this information shows that the lowly pigeon is more than just a bird that poops on […]
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