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The Northern Cardinal, in the family Cardinalidae, is a stunning bird that lives mostly in the southeastern area of the United States. The purpose of this paper is to inform you about its nesting, mating, and eating habits, its range, migration, habitat, predators and body structure. This bird is extremely unique and there is so much to learn about its amazing qualities. The Cardinal, also known as the redbird and the Virginia nightingale, is about eight inches long, a little smaller than a robin

encounter with the birds. Although Nat is still upset about the incident, Mrs. Trigg thought his story was the result of a nightmare. In fact, she says “Sure they were real birds,” she said, smiling, “with proper feathers and all? Not the funny shaped kind that the men see after closing hours on a Saturday night?” She thinks the incident he describes may have been caused by the weather. She suggests that he writes up and asks the Guardian. According to the radio report, the birds are everywhere

sunny, clear day. Birds gather around a telephone wire and begin to argue over space on the wire. As more and more birds appear, they all get into a fight and make noise at each other. Upon seeing another bird of their kind, they immediately stop and laugh at how ridiculous he looks. The big bird makes his way into the middle of the wire and the wire begins to bend due to his weight. The smaller birds bunch together and one even bites him, causing loss of balance. The big bird hangs on upside down

Scott Weidensaul is an internationally known ornithologist, meaning he knows quite a lot about birds (in particular - owls). He has not only been the author of many books but the writer for sources such as the Philadelphia Inquirer and Smithsonian Magazine. Weidensaul has also directed several research efforts and has even been nominated for the Pulitzer prize. He spoke at an Audubon Event held here at Lyco in November. I originally went to the event as extra credit for a biology class but ended

The beautiful iridescent blue Morpho butterfly has survived in the deep tropical forest due to the underside of its’ wings which resemble the big eyes of a predator. Blue Morphos appear to have a supernatural ability to portray themselves as something they are not. Their indistinguishable differences trick the senses of the enemy. Close examination of their large brown scary predator eyes show they are ordinary simple butterflies. There is a similar misunderstanding when examining the short story

One flew over the cuckoo 's nest One flew over the cuckoo 's nest One Flew Over the Cuckoo 's Nest For as long as time could tell, whenever and wherever there is a corrupt ruling system in place, there will always be an opposing force trying to over throw it. This ruling system can be a variety of things. In some cases it is the government, a boss, or basically anything or anyone that has some type of control or authority over something else or someone else. In some cases the opposition can successfully

After observing the different species of ducks, it is evident that the Mandarin Wood Duck is more vividly colored than the White-Faced Whistling Duck. The male Mandarin Wood Duck has orange, yellow, blue, purple, white, and black feathers, while the White-Faced Whistling Duck only has brown, black, and white feathers. Genetics, natural selection, and their habitats play a major role in the difference of coloring between the two specific duck species. In the case of the Mandarin Wood Duck and the

Page 3 American Lady Butterfly The American Lady Butterfly or American painted lady, is part of the Nymphalidae butterfly family. The American Lady Butterfly can be identified by, the upper side of their body has a yellow and orange pattern with an uneven brown pattern also. They also are identified by their forewings has a color of a black patch, with a little white bar on the edge of the forewing. On the underside of the wing, the hindwing has two large eyespots. The winter form of the butterfly

Avoid Pruning Oak Trees in Summer – Oak Wilt Causes Oak trees have long been an American favorite. Drive down nearly any street, and you’ll see at least one big, burly oak. And, it’s no wonder! Oak trees are one of the best shade trees out there, and many varieties grow fast! If you love oak trees as much as us, you’ve likely dreaded the deadly oak wilt disease. Well, pruning oak trees in summer increases their risk of oak wilt. Read on to learn why and how to reduce this oak wilt cause. Why

Ringneck Hunting The pheasant is known as one of the most beautiful birds in North America, and is also looked at as a trophy bird. Many people have tried and are still trying to understand these elite birds. Careful steps must be taken to succeed in hunting these birds: finding their home, flushing out the birds, and making a good shot. A single mistake can result in a costly effect. Every step is just as important as the next. After eating breakfast and discussing the plan for the day, it's finally