The diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) or simply terrapin, is a species of turtle native to the brackish coastal tidal marshes of the eastern and southern United States, and in Bermuda.[5] It belongs to the monotypic genus, Malaclemys. It has one of the largest ranges of all turtles in North America, stretching as far south asContinue reading “Diamondback Turtle”
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LAUGHING KOOKABURRA
LAUGHING KOOKABURRA The Laughing Kookaburra is instantly recognisable in both plumage and voice. It is generally off-white below, faintly barred with dark brown, and brown on the back and wings. The tail is more rufous, broadly barred with black. There is a conspicuous dark brown eye-stripe through the face. It is one of the largerContinue reading “LAUGHING KOOKABURRA”
The Majestic Peacock
The Peacock Peacocks are large, colorful pheasants (typically blue and green) known for their iridescent tails. These tail feathers, or coverts, spread out in a distinctive train that is more than 60 percent of the bird’s total body length and boast colorful “eye” markings of blue, gold, red, and other hues. The large train isContinue reading “The Majestic Peacock”
Just Creeking
Sometimes, when I’m out walking I come across some nice sights and decide to take a shot. Nature is a marvelous thing and when you get a chance to enjoy it you should take it in. A tidal creek, tidal channel, or estuary is the portion of a stream that is affected by ebb andContinue reading “Just Creeking”
