The male surf scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) is a peculiar-looking duck, not readily forgotten. He is known as the “skunkhead."
Harlequin Duck
Seen up close, the male harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) sports a unique pattern that accounts for his name.
Your Weather Folklore Questions Answered
Answers to excellent questions about weather folklore sayings, from lightning to persistence to signs of the changing seasons.
Myth or Fact: 10 Weather Folklore Sayings
How well do you know your weather folklore? Find out which of these 10 sayings are fact and which are myth.
Common Eider
The male common eider (Somateria mollissima) presents a somewhat strange appearance, not likely to be confused with that of any other species.
King Eider
The male king eider (Somateria spectabilis) is a bird that is guaranteed to make an impression. Whether he is gaudy or beautiful depends on your perspective.
50 Garden Journal Prompts
What to write in your garden journal? Here are 50 ideas to jog your creativity, including something for every season.
Lesser Scaup
At a glance, the lesser scaup (Aythya affinis) resembles a miniature greater scaup. However, it does display some unique characteristics.
Greater Scaup
When seeing the greater scaup (Aythya marila), the overall impression is that of a big, thickset duck.
Tufted Duck
The tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) may at first glance appear to be a ring-necked duck. However, this species has several differentiating characteristics worth noticing.
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