Prickly Rose is a Colorful and Interesting Wildflower shows readers both the flower and the berries or hips of this plant. It discusses alternative names for the plant as well as the types of wildlife that eat the hips.
The Downy Woodpecker is a Beautiful Little Bird shows readers several images of the smallest woodpecker in North America. It gives readers some insight into these birds including range, habitats, diet, and some habits.
Alaska in the Fall is a Colorful and Beautiful Time of Year shows readers a few fall landscapes from around the Anchorage, Alaska area. It also talks a bit about fall colors and which trees produce what colors.
The Pipevine has a Unique and Interesting Looking Flower shows readers the flowers of the elegant pipevine or calico flower. It also discusses that this is an invasive species in Florida and how the author plans to deal with that.
Raindrops Add a Pearly Luster to Already Beautiful Flowers shows readers a pair of beautiful finger rot flowers just after a rain storm. It explains to readers why such a pretty flower has such an ugly name and discusses the seasonal wildflowers.
Yet Another Beautiful, Colorful Brushfooted Butterfly introduces readers to the queen butterfly, a close relative of the monarch. It shows readers how similar this butterfly is to the monarch, and then gives some interesting facts about the species.
Thynnid Wasps Love Habitats with Colorful Wildflowers shows readers an artistically rendered photo of a five banded thynnid wasp with parts of it’s body replaced by a photo of it’s habitat. It also explains why the author/artists chose this image.
Female Orb Weavers are Larger and More Colorful than Males shows readers the vast sexual dimorphism of these spiders. It also reminds readers of the life cycles of orb weaver spiders and where the fall season fits in.
The Spiny Oakworm Moth has Beautiful Fall Colors shows readers what one of these gorgeous moths looks like. It then gives some facts about the moth and explains how it got it’s name.
The Stretch Spiders Have an Interesting Lifestyle introduces readers to these interesting little spiders. It points out several reasons that they are unique, and provides photos that show those features.
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