Swainson’s Thrush

Birds > Songbirds

Swainson’s Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) is an ethereal woodland songbird celebrated across North America for having one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs in the natural world. Known to birdwatchers by its distinctive buff-colored eye rings and cheeks that...

North American Least Shrew

Mammals > Shrews

The North American Least Shrew (Cryptotis parva), affectionately known as the Bee Shrew for its miniature size, is one of the smallest mammals in North America. Weighing barely more than a nickel, this diminutive, velvety insectivore is remarkable for being one of the...

Woodland Jumping Mouse

Mammals > Rodents

The Woodland Jumping Mouse (Napaeozapus insignis) is an enchanting, acrobatic rodent native to the cool, moss-draped hemlock ravines and boreal forests of eastern North America. Instantly distinguished by its extraordinarily long tail tipped with a bright snowy-white...

North American Deermouse

Mammals > Rodents

The North American Deermouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) is one of the most abundant and ecologically vital small mammals in North America. Renowned for its large, dark periscope eyes, clean white belly, and distinctly bicolored tail that is dark on top and pure snowy...

Birch Mazegill

Fungi > Bracket Fungi & Polypores

The Birch Mazegill (Trametes betulina), also known as the Gilled Polypore or Lenzites betulina, is a fascinating and deceptive bracket fungus native to northern birch woodlands. While its upper cap surface looks almost identical to a classic Turkey Tail with...