When I don't see a bald eagle at Lack Tuscarora, I look to the next best place which is the Juniata River. Everyday when I cross the Millerstown bridge I scan up and down the river for eagles. Today I got lucky and spotted one just south of the bridge and was able to snap a few pics. This eagle was being constantly dive bombed by about a half dozen crows!
While diving in the harbor of a small island in Indonesia recently, husband and wife Buck and Fitrie Randolph, with dive guide Toby Fadirsyair, found a strange fish and took some pictures. The divers could not find the fish in any reference books, so they consulted an expert. The leglike pectoral fin for walking is the clue that this newly found fish is an anglerfish, even though it does not have a lure on its head for attracting prey. Its flat face and forward-looking eyes are just two of a host of reasons why University of Washington professor Ted Pietsch thinks the fish found in January probably represents a new family of vertebrate animals. Just when you think humans have discovered everything on this earth, Mother Nature still holds some amazing secrets.
According to the last 75 years of data, which 4 months are the best for viewing auroras (northern lights)? It appears they are most likely to occur around the equinoxes, or spring and fall. The reason for this is pretty complicated and not fully understood. Check out more here. March is the best month out of the year, so keep an eye to the night sky!
Here is a look at our new novel we are reading. This book does a very good job of blending facts about the Titanic with the fictional story of a boy who has found a true friend in a dog. Marty Crisp (author) includes a map of the Titanic's voyage, an illustration of the decks on the boat, a time line of events, fascinating facts, and mysteries of the Titanic. He also includes a list of survivors as well as victims. This chapter book is a great read for any student interested in the Titanic or dogs!
