Author: Sebastian Harris
Milkweed: The Benefits Beyond Monarchs
The connection between milkweeds, of the genus Asclepias, and the iconic monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is becoming more widely appreciated. But for those unfamiliar: monarch caterpillars are picky eaters (as…
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Starter Warblers: Four Species to Identify This Spring
The warblers have returned. And as is tradition, I will learn their calls and promptly forget them by the same time next year. Certain taxonomic groups have an intimidation factor…
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Tiny, Secretive, and Amazing: Meet the Northern Ringneck Snake
Unlike many other parts of the world, snakes in the northeastern U.S. are (generally speaking) pretty tiny. But similar to snakes anywhere, ours tend to be shy, secretive, and elusive….
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Meet the Marbled Salamander: Autumn’s Best-Kept Secret
Marbled Salamanders (Ambystoma opacum) are enigmatic amphibians who belong to the Ambystomatidae family, more commonly known as the “mole salamander” family. INTRO It’s plausible to assume that when most people…
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Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
