10 Types of Blackbirds in Pennsylvania (With Pictures)
If you live in Pennsylvania, there’s no shortage of birds for you to spot. Black birds are often pests that drive away smaller birds, but until you know what you’re dealing with, there’s not much that you can do about it. Whether you’re trying to attract, deter, or just identify a black bird in Pennsylvania, […]
Continue readingViolet Backed Starling: Field Guide, Pictures, Habitat & Info
You are not likely to see a Violet-Backed Starling at a bird feeder in your backyard—unless you live in sub-Saharan Africa. It is pretty common in several countries. It is an adaptable bird, not unlike its Northern Hemisphere counterpart, the European Starling. It lives in a broad spectrum of habitats with an equally large diet […]
Continue readingWhat Animals Eat Robins? 15 Typical Predators
The American Robin (Turdus migratorius) is an important part of our culture. It is the quintessential symbol of spring, heralding the end of winter and a welcome to the warmer months of the year. Robin egg blue is a trademarked color of Tiffany & Co.1 Three states have made the bird their avian symbol, including […]
Continue readingHow Far Can Doorbell Cameras See? The Surprising Answer!
With theft and vandalism on the rise, many homeowners are turning to doorbell cameras to help deter criminals and keep their homes safe. But how far can these cameras see? Doorbell cameras typically have a field of view (FOV) of 180 degrees, which is wide enough to capture someone approaching your front door. And, generally […]
Continue readingWhat Does Sand Look Like Under a Microscope? Pictures & Info!
Whether white, beige, pink, or black, sand looks monochromatic to the naked eye. We see small grains of the same color (more or less). But magnified with a microscope, sand is quite remarkable. Instead of looking at tiny, solid-color grains, magnified sand looks like a diverse pile of craft beads. What Is Sand, Really? Sand […]
Continue readingHow to Dry Gourds for Birdhouses in 13 Easy Steps (With Pictures)
Gourds have been a popular plant for culinary and decorative purposes for years. Even today, they are harvested and dried to make utensils, bird houses and feeders, table decorations, musical instruments, and more. If you’re particularly looking to make a gourd bird house, you need to either buy a dried gourd or dry one at […]
Continue readingWhat Microscope Has the Highest Magnification? The Answer is Fascinating!
Microscopy has come a long way since the invention of the first microscope decades ago. Today, microscopes allow us to magnify a specimen up to 50 million times. As a result, microscopes have become an invaluable tool in science, providing researchers with a way to examine specimens in unprecedented detail. So, which microscope has the […]
Continue readingHow to Buy a Star (And Is It Legitimate?)
When we look into the night sky, we see just a sliver of the vastness of the universe. Stars, galaxies, planets, and so many other celestial bodies make us wonder if we’ll ever be able to visit them and build our own colonies. They may be too far away to explore in our lifetime, but […]
Continue readingWhat Is the Morning Star? The Surprising Answer!
Depending on where you live, you can see millions of stars twinkling away when you look up at the sky in the early morning. At certain times of the year, one star appears much larger and brighter than the others. It shines more brilliantly and is impressive (and relatively easy) to see. Some stargazers wake […]
Continue readingCan Humans See Infrared Light? What to Know!
Infrared light is radiant energy typically invisible to the human eye. It’s a type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength that is longer than visible light but shorter than microwave radiation. While it is a common belief that humans cannot see infrared light, some research has shown that we may be able to see infrared […]
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