Category Archives: Species of the Week

Scientific name: Aminita muscaria The Fly Agaric Mushroom is an extremely poisonous mushroom that is easily identified by its bright red or yellow cap with white textured spots. You may recognize the red-capped Fly Agaric as the most popular representation … Continue reading →

Scientific name: Lithobates clamitans Listen when you are near permanent wetlands at night and you just might hear the call of the Green Frog, which is popularly compared to the sound of a loose banjo string. The call of the … Continue reading →

Scientific name: Scolopax minor The American Woodcock is a pudgy little shorebird with many distinctive features. Their long bill is used to probe for insects, which make up a large component of the bird’s diet. Their eyes are set further … Continue reading →