When we moved to our new house, I knew that I wanted to bring home some baby ducklings as soon as we were set up for them. I have always loved ducks. As an avid baker who prizes their eggs, I’ve dreamed of having my own small flock of layers for years. Because I am lucky enough to work for McMurray Hatchery, I’ve spent many hours reading everything duck. From learning about different breeds and health considerations to reading about housing needs and feeding requirements, I did my due diligence before dipping my toes into the wonderful world of raising backyard ducks for the first time.
You know the green-headed males. On females, note the relatively strong eyeline compared to most other species. Mallards are our most familiar duck and the only one present all year-round in large numbers. This circumstance should be taken not as license to ignore them, but as an invitation to enjoy watching their cute, fuzzy babies from May through August.
Boomslang is one of the most dangerous snakes of the Colubridae family. Its scientific name is Chrysopelea paradisi. Generally this snake is called Tree Snake. The word Boom in Afrikaans and Dutch means tree. This is why this snake is called Boomslang. These snakes live in trees but they come down to the ground to bask in the sun.
If you ever wonder how it feels to land on another planet, the Atacama Desert will give you a hint. The endless desert is shrouded in arid wildlands, enticing rock structures, and a silent void. There are almost no living creatures in the arid, reddish desert. It displays an extreme, inhospitable environment where no animals nor plants could live. However, the Atacama Desert leaves a lasting impression on anyone who visits.
They are also known as Ceylon Magpies. They are found in Sri Lanka. They are the most beautiful of all the birds in Sri Lanka. They are very efficient hunters in dense forests. They hunt at high speed. Compared to birds of prey, their wings are very weak. Because of this, they cannot cover long distances in a short time.
They belong to the crow family and look a bit smaller than our country dowels. Their body is bright green in color and their eyes are slightly black. Their lips are red. All together the bird looks very beautiful. They look a lot like tea birds.
They are grey-brown in color and have sharp lips. Although they are not seen in our country, they are easily seen in America and Canada. They have adapted themselves to the environment where they live. Their size and singing ability depends on the climate of the region. In spring and summer the male birds sing and fly from branch to branch. Thus they attract female birds for mating. Male and female birds look for nests where they can live together.