Mute Swan – Cygnus Olor
Mute Swan was introduced to the United States in the late 19th century (1), primarily for its ornamental value. The Mute Swan is reported to mate for life.
Birds
Wildlife
Birds
Laughing Gull information indentification
The laughing gull nests in colonies with other gulls and terns. The male and female build a platform nest of grass and weeds
Birds
Northern Mockingbird Information
Northern Mockingbird Recently, on a visit to Long Island, NY, I sat in a kitchen listening to what seemed like a flock of different song birds singing away right outside
Mammals, Wildlife
Fisher – Martes Pennanti
Fisher Martes Pennanti General The fisher (Martes pennanti,) is a medium sized member of the weasel family (Mustelidae,) native only to North America. They are striking with their slender bodies
Mammals
Nutria Rat – information
Nutria Rat General The Nutria Rat (Myocastor coypus,) of the order rodentia, is a large, semi-aquatic rodent native to southern South America. It has been described as “a cross between
Mammals
North American Porcupine – Information
North American Porcupine General The North American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum,) is the largest species of porcupine and the only one that can be found in the United States and Canada.