June 18, 2007: Daddy Longlegs
They have eight legs like spiders, but Daddy LongLegs aren’t really spiders at all.      
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June 19, 2007: Birds and Stones
Birds use stones to help with everything from digestion, to ballast, to nest-building. 
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June 20, 2007: Dandelions
Full of Vitamins C and A, dandelions were prized for their food and medicinal properties by Native Americans, and are still used in salads in parts of Europe.
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June 21, 2007: Brown Creeper
This small bird blends so well with its surroundings it is very rare to actually see it.  
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June 22, 2007: Rice and Weddings
Research has proven that birds often eat rice in the wild, disproving the rumor that throwing rice at a wedding will kill the birds. 
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June 25, 2007: Syrinx
Birds don’t have vocal chords, instead, they use an organ called a syrinx to produce sound. 
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June 26, 2007: Cedar Waxwing
The Waxwing wingtip feathers look like they’re tipped with red sealing wax. 
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June 27, 2007: Chickadee
This familiar little bird sings a different song, depending on the season.
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June 28, 2007: Warbling Vireo
These small birds have a greenish tinge to their feathers, helping them blend into the tree-tops. 
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June 29, 2007: The Formidable Raccoon
Raccoons are territorial and aggressive, and they use their sharp teeth and claws to defend their space.         
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