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Tag: Nature

Common Eider
March 4, 2022March 3, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Common Eider

The male common eider (Somateria mollissima) presents a somewhat strange appearance, not likely to be confused with that of any other species.

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

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.

6 Tips for Protecting an Orchard from Deer
February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 hsotr The Garden

6 Tips for Protecting an Orchard from Deer

Because deer can jump to tremendous heights, excluding them from an orchard is not easy, even with a fence. Here are some options for deterring the deer.

50 Garden Journal Prompts
January 21, 2022January 8, 2022 hsotr The Garden

50 Garden Journal Prompts

What to write in your garden journal? Here are 50 ideas to jog your creativity, including something for every season.

January 18, 2022February 16, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Lesser Scaup

At a glance, the lesser scaup (Aythya affinis) resembles a miniature greater scaup. However, it does display some unique characteristics.

Purple Threeawn
December 7, 2021December 9, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Purple Threeawn

Purple threeawn (Aristida purpurea) primarily occupies disturbed sites as an early successional species, preparing the ground for native wildflowers to move in.

Greater Scaup
November 12, 2021November 13, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Greater Scaup

When seeing the greater scaup (Aythya marila), the overall impression is that of a big, thickset duck.

November 9, 2021November 5, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Switchgrass

Switchgrass is one of the dominant plant species of the tallgrass prairie, and it alone accounts for much of the natural soil-building that occurs on native prairies.

Kansas Regions
October 26, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Kansas Regions Guide—Updated

Interested in learning more about the 11 regions of Kansas? You've come to the right place! We have updated our regions guide with new information on geology and wildlife.

October 19, 2021October 15, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

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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