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  • Aylin Lehmann Wrote a comment on Aylin Lehmann’s wall.

    May 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
    When settling itself to sleep, the Toucan packs itself supporting its huge beak by resting it on its back, and tucking it completely among the feathers, while it doubles its tail across its back just as if it moved on hinges :)

  • δημήτριος Reacted with Haha to the article The Black-crowned Night Heron.

    May 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
    What a beautiful creature this is! A mounted specimen requires, like the Snowy Owl, the greatest care and a dust tight glass case to preserve its beauty. Dr. Coues’ account of it should be read by those who are interested.

  • δημήτριος Commented on article The Long-Eared Golden Owl.

    May 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
    Birds of Paradise are found only in New Guinea and on the neighboring islands. The species presented here is found only on a few islands. In former days very singular ideas prevailed concerning these birds and the most extravagant tales were told of the…

  • Moritz Kuhn Reacted with Like to the article The Prothonotary Yellow Warblers.

    May 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
    Quite a long name for such small birds—don’t you think so? You will have to get your teacher to repeat it several times, before you learn it. These little yellow warblers are just as happy as the pair of wrens I showed you in April “Birds.”

  • Moritz Kuhn Reacted with Like to the article The Long-Eared Golden Owl.

    May 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
    The name of the Long-Eared Owl is derived from the great length of his “ears” or feather-tufts, which are placed upon the head, and erect themselves whenever the bird is interested or excited. It is the “black sheep” of the owl family.

  • Moritz Kuhn Replied to a comment by Carol Jensen on WLUser’s wall.

    May 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
    The Toucans are a numerous race of South American birds, at once recognizable by the prodigious size of their beaks and by the richness of their plumage.

  • Samira Ullrich Reacted with Haha to the article The Long-Eared Golden Owl.

    May 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
    The name of the Long-Eared Owl is derived from the great length of his “ears” or feather-tufts, which are placed upon the head, and erect themselves whenever the bird is interested or excited. It is the “black sheep” of the owl family.

  • Carol Jensen Replied to a comment by Doriana Malcoci on article The Long-Eared Golden Owl.

    May 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
    Tardigrades, commonly known as "water bears" or "moss piglets," are among the most resilient life forms on Earth. These microscopic creatures, belonging to the phylum Tardigrada, are famous for their extreme survival skills, allowing them to endure some…