Eurasian Bullfinch
The shy eurasian bullfinch prefers to forage very close to cover.
Georgia
European Goldfinch
They are frequent visitors to backyard feeders, especially those containing niger seeds.
Gypsy Moth
One of the most invasive species in the world
Red Deer
A male red deer shows his age in his antlers, which become longer and more branched every year.
Rough-Legged Hawk (Rough-Legged Buzzard)
Its scientific name, lagopus, is Ancient Greek for “hare” and “foot,” referring to its feathered feet and toes.
Brazilian Treehopper
They feed on tree sap!
Smooth Earthsnake
Valeria Biddle Blaney (1828-1900) collected the first specimen in Maryland.
Yellowhammer
It interbreeds with the pine bunting
Short-Eared Owl
The short-eared owl is one of the most widespread owl species in the world, covering five continents.
Eastern Box Turtle
When injured or damaged, the shell of the eastern box turtle can regenerate
Egyptian Vulture
They steal large ostrich eggs and use rocks and pebbles to crack the shells.
Osprey
They reuse nesting sites for 70 years!
Wryneck
They feign death by making their bodies limp and closing their eyes.
Rough Earth Snake
It has a pointed snout that is uses to burrow into moist soil.
Redstart
They build their nests off the ground in tree holes, cavities, stone walls, and roofs
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Red-Bellied Woodpeckers will often steal the nests of other birds.
American Eel
Don't eat raw eel! Their blood is poisonous to humans when consumed raw.
Frog
There are around 7,000 different species!