This closeup of the “Rainforest” display at Longwood Gardens in Winter 2019 shows Phalaenopsis Orchids of an almost animal hue, … More
Tag: Wildlife
A goat with wings
You might call Andy a bit of an odd duck, except that he’s a goose. He’s a goose — but … More
Meet Lonnie and Lola Long-Tail
After giving us gales and snow, our vacation island calmed down enough to attract a flotilla of Long-tailed Ducks. They … More
Hoota, Hoota, Hoota!
That’s how bird books write it, but when I recently encountered Victor, a Victoria Crowned Pigeon, his call seemed more … More
My head’s not red. SO WHAT!
Man, I can hear the comments now—how can this be a woodpecker if his head’s not read? Because I’m a … More
I’m Proud to be a Flower-Eating Finger Biter
Barry here is a Black-Headed Parrot, aka Black-Capped Caique, or Pionites melanocephalus for you lovers of binomial nomenclature. His handsome relatives … More
Peek a boo!
Something about pseudo-sleeping flamingoes makes me happy. What makes YOU happy? Cute babies? Pretty babes? Gracious ladies? Astrolabes? All the … More
My Name will Tie Your Tongue in Knots
Can you say CRIMSON-RUMPED TOUCANET? Pro Tip: When a name looks like trouble, make love to it. Say every syllable … More
Cato the Incorruptible
The ancient Roman Cato the Younger was famously incorruptible from the days of his youth, at a time when the … More
The Bird of Good Luck
Gogo the Golden Pheasant is anything but endangered—and some might say his species has been too fortunate… That’s because Chrysolophus … More