The spotted turtle is a small, semi-aquatic turtle that hails from Canada and the eastern United States. They prefer marshes, flooded forests, wet meadows, bogs, and woodland stream habitats. Unfortunately, these little
The hooded merganser can be found through Canada, United States, and the northern tip of Mexico. These are the second smallest merganser, after the smew of Europe and Asia. These water birds prefer smaller estuaries, ponds,
The northern grasshopper mouse can be found from southern Canada, throughout central United States, and into central and eastern Mexico. They prefer dry habitats, prairies with low grass, and pastures. With a stable
The stellar’s jay, aka pine jay, mountain jay, or long-crested jay, can be found from southern Alaska, to western Canada, through western United States, throughout Mexico, and into Central America. They prefer coniferous forests
The white crappie (pronounced kropi), aka calico bass or lamplighter, hails from the southeastern parts of Canada and most of the midwestern and eastern United States. These fish are part of the sunfish family, like bass. They prefer large
The wood turtle hails from northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. Based on the season, they can be found dwelling in slow-moving streams with a sandy or muddy bottom and/or along heavily vegetated banks.
The black-billed magpie, aka American magpie, can be found from western Alaska, down through the western half of Canada, on into the western half of the United States. They prefer farmlands, grasslands,
The Swainson’s hawk, aka locust hawk or grasshopper hawk, can be found from Canada, to the United States, to Mexico, Central America, and down into South America. These birds of prey inhabit savannahs, grasslands,
The ruby-crowned kinglet can be found in Canada, United States, down to Mexico. There are 3 known subspecies recognized. These critters are among the smaller of the known passerine birds in North America. They prefer
The sharp-shinned hawk is found throughout Canada, United States, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Central America, and South America. These birds of prey tolerate a wide range of habitats, from shrublands,
