The U.S. is officially saying goodbye to 21 species that have been feared gone for years. These animals, which include many birds and marine mammals, have been delisted from the Endangered S… Read More
"To win the lottery, you've got to buy a ticket," says Bobby Harrison. In Harrison's case, winning the lottery equates to spotting an ivory-billed woodpecker. And buying the ticket equates t… Read More
The woodpecker is an intriguing and diverse group of avian species, with a global distribution spanning over 200 varieties found across the world, except in Australia, New Zealand, and Madag… Read More
Nestled between Houston and Beaumont, the small town of Winnie, Texas offers visitors a taste of classic Southeast Texas culture. From exploring natural attractions to diving into local hist… Read More
This is very sad to hear these days that at least 150-200 plant and animal species are extinct every day and more than thousands of species are extinct in a year. Similarly, the number of bi… Read More
If you enjoy watching cardinals or bluebirds at a feeder or seeing a excellent blue heron at the water’s edge, it might not be instantly evident but the nation’s birds are… Read More
Scientific evidence suggests dinosaurs met their extinction through asteroid impact. Today, if a species goes extinct, chances we as humans had something to do with it. In this century al… Read More
Mother nature never ceases to amaze us. It’s a source of life for awe-inspiring creatures, from delicate to humongous, and everything in between. However, some of the latter might seem… Read More
Unfortunately, there are many amazing bird species that have gone extinct over the years due to various reasons such as habitat loss, hunting, and introduction of non-native species. H… Read More
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed Wednesday to remove 23 animals and a plant from the endangered species list, reluctantly declaring them all likely extinct.
They join t… Read More
The woodpecker is one of the fascinating bird species. One of the birds threatened with extinction or has already become extinct due to the loss of their living places and increased human ur… Read More
We are witnessing increasing pollution every day, this is done by human beings on a large scale, which causes increasing the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide gas in the earth’s atmosphere… Read More
Climate change, habitat loss and other human-related factors contributed to the extinction of the 23 species, according to wildlife officials Read More
The Woodpecker are birds, mostly known for their sharp and strong beaks, useful for drilling into tree trunks and other hard surfaces. They are fairly common, with different subspecies sprea… Read More
You’re walking on a forest path, admiring the walls of trees alongside you. The fresh air, the chirping birds, the crunch of moss and fallen leaves underneath your feet, the distant gu… Read More
Expedition - Part 1For those who might not know, I just spent the last week exploring the forest here in southeast Kentucky. I know some will tell you that there are no Bigfoot in Kentucky… Read More
It appears the ivory-billed woodpecker still remains elusive. According to an Associated Press article this is likely the last year current institutions heading the search will make a full… Read More
Asiatic Cheetah
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The Asiatic cheetahs of Iran are disappearing.
According to AFP, officials estimate only 12 of the big cats are left roaming the country. The… Read More
Today's Hot Platter is a 2005 concept album, Illinoise, by American singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens. Illinoise was Stevens' fifth studio album which features songs that ref… Read More
Yesterday was National Poetry Day, a fact which I have to admit had escaped my notice until it was too late to do anything about it. Busy week at work, and all that.Mark Antony Owen, who has… Read More
Sasquatch Population Estimate in Eastern Kentucky and theGreater Appalachian Mountain ChainI am Guy Luneau, the 58 year old (here in June 2021) retired chemical engineer from Arkansas… Read More
James McBride's acclaimed 2013 novel The Good Lord Bird gets the small screen treatment this October courtesy of Showtime.The seven-part limited series stars Ethan Hawke as abolitionist John… Read More
Understanding Woodpeckers in Southwest Florida is the First Step to Preventing Home Damage
There are several types of woodpeckers that call Southwest Florida home.
And, due to Southwest Flor… Read More
I finished stitching the Ivory Billed Woodpecker by Crossed Wings Designs. (forgot to include this one in my count from earlier post) Working on jig saw puzzle now, to take a little break… Read More