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1. Zhu Zhu Pets If you have not heard of Zhu Zhu Pets I am going to tell you all about them right here. These pets are the must have for kids this holiday season. The Zhu Zhu Pets are cute little battery operated Toy Hamsters that move around on their own and make r...
2. The Mallard Duck The green head, yellow bill, and black rump of the Mallard Duck is a familiar sight for many people living in the Northern hemisphere. Nearly 10 million Mallards live in North America with millions more in Eurasia. It is thought to be the most abunda...
3. California Condor The California Condor was on the brink of extinction with its numbers dropping to less than 25. They are still endangered, but conservation efforts have paid off. Last count there were 356 California Condors in existence with 180 of them flying free....
4. Siamese Fighting Fish Don't let your siamese fighting fish become just another bored betta. Bring out the best in your fish by keeping him where he most wants to be.
5. Pink Flamingo Pictures Display of beautiful Pink Flamingo pictures, descriptions of their coloring, habitat, feeding, nesting, mating, breeding  behaviors and the various Flamingo species from around the World. Lake Nakuru is the largest mass of Pink Flamingos. Their...
6. The Merlin Falcon The Merlin Falcon is a small, but deadly bird of prey. They often prey on small to medium size birds, swooping down and grabbing the unsuspecting bird in flight. Once they've sunk their razor-sharp talons into their prey, the fight is over. The s...
7. Sand Dollars: Math on the Beach One day at the beach in Costa Rica my daughter and I were digging in the sand making sandcastles when we ran across a live sand dollar. Finding a dead exoskeleton would have been exciting but finding a live sand dollar was unbelievable! We held it i...
8. Hawk Bird of Prey We photographed this hawk at Myakka State Park, Sarasota, Florida. The hawks there are so used to people that they land on railings and dead trees quite close to the boardwalk. For the past 15 years we have lived in 2 different Florida locations and...
9. Peregrine Falcons The Peregrine Falcon is an impressive bird of prey. It searches for prey from a high perch or while circling above. Once its prey is spotted, the Peregrine Falcon folds back its tail and wings, tucks its feet in, and dives. It is an incredibly fast b...
10. River Otters: Playful Friends of the Woodlands! Learn about River Otters through games and hands-on learning centers. Decorate your classroom with a Woodlands Riverbank Theme. Learn the habits of River Otters, the food they eat and how they raise their young. You will find suggestions for both fi...
11. The Black-capped Chickadee This familiar little song bird seems to be in constant motion. It can be seen hopping from branch to branch and tree to tree. Named for its easily recognized song, chick-a-dee-dee-dee, the Chickadee is a regular visitor to backyard bird feeders.
12. The Blue Jay Blue Jays are beautiful birds and fun to watch. There are several that hang around our yard. Their cry is loud and when it's heard the other birds scatter. They have a reputation as backyard bullies and work hard to maintain that status. When the...
13. The Wood Duck Wood Ducks are dabbling ducks and fun to watch. This colorful bird will search for food near the water’s edge. When they spot something tasty, their heads go down and their tails up. It’s quick and efficient but comical to watch.
14. Great Grey Owl The Great Grey Owl is one of the world's largest owls. It is often referred to as the Great Grey Ghost or Phantom of the North as it is one of the most reclusive owls of North America. Add to that its secretive habits and you have a bird that is...
15. The Red-tailed Hawk The Red-tailed Hawk is the most common hawk in North America. This beautiful bird of prey soars over the open country in search of its prey or perches in a tree at the edge of a field or meadow. With its sharp eyes peeled, it watches for the slightes...
16. The Eastern Screech-Owl The Eastern Screech Owl is an elusive nocturnal bird of prey. It is one of the smaller owls, but is every bit as fierce as its larger brethren. This horned owl is often referred to as the trilling or quavering owl due to its distinctive call, which v...
17. The Common Barn Owl The Common Barn Owl is sometimes called the "monkey-faced owl" because of its white, heart-shaped face and dark eyes. It is a nocturnal bird of prey with keen eyesight, but often locates its prey by sound alone. The Common Barn Owl's fl...
18. The Great Horned Owl The Great Horned Owl is a phenomenal hunter. When it recognizes the sound of prey, it will hop from tree to tree until it pinpoints the source. Then it silently swoops in with its talons wide and pounces on the unsuspecting prey.
19. The American Flamingo The American Flamingo is also known as the Caribbean Flamingo. It is one of the larger flamingos and is closely related to the Greater Flamingo. The Flamingo's pink to red color is due to a chemical carotinoid. Carotinoid is a chemical found in t...
20. Rustic BirdHouses | Cabin | Berkeley | Wood | Bird Houses These handcrafted rustic birdhouses are designed as Native American Indian Adobe Home Bird House, with roof ladder, archway and cactus, Old Spanish Mission Bird House, with bell tower, crosses, and rustic entrance, Mountain Log Cabin Bird House, with...