August 16, 2007: Yellow-Headed Blackbird
When it comes to attracting attention, one bird has all the goods.       
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August 17 , 2007: American Chestnut Blight
The American Chestnut tree has all but disappeared from the American landscape. 
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August 20 , 2007: Hermit Crab
The hermit crab doesn’t have enough crustaceous covering to enclose its posterior, so he must seek outside protection. 
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August 21 , 2007: Bird Feet
Bird feet range from webbed toes to sharp-clawed talons.   
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August 22 , 2007: Whip-poor will Feeding
Whip poor wills can be seen at twilight, swooping and diving in pursuit of flying insects.
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August 23 , 2007: Eastern Box Turtle
The turtle is an animal that’s often associated with longevity.  A common North American species—the eastern box turtle—is no exception.              
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August 24, 2007: Mousy Muskrat
Despite its name, the muskrat is not a true rat.  It is a large field mouse that has adapted to aquatic life.           
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August 27, 2007: Sidewinder
The sidewinder makes its home in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts of the American Southwest.                   
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August 28, 2007: Chimney Swift
Checked your chimney lately?  You may be unwittingly sheltering a family or two—up the flue.         
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August 29, 2007: Witch Hazel
Witch hazel’s fragrant, yellow flowers wait until fall to emerge. 
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August 30, 2007: Don't Feed the Animals
We see the signs prominently displayed in park areas across North America:  “Please don’t feed the animals.”  There's good reason. 
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August 31, 2007: Woolly Bear
It's that time again…time to look for that furry favorite: the woolly bear.
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