… the Philippines, New Guinea, southern China, and northern Australia, the Vanda orchid is the national flower of Singapore. It is recognizable as the flower often used in Hawaiian leis. It was discovered in 1613 by Alvin … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This small- to medium-sized shorebird is seen most often on shorelines or mudflats around the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare visitor to the lakes is a dark bird. Its pink bill has a white area at the base. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This large black-and-white diving duck is often seen on the lakes in winter and early spring. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This is a rare black-backed gull species most likely seen on the lake ice in spring or winter. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This raptor is likely to be seen year-round in any location at the Garden or flying overhead. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This is an uncommon, medium-sized shorebird often visible on mudflats and exposed shorelines around …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare migrant is an unusual sight on Marsh Island, in the Dixon Prairie, or in shoreline vegetation. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This state-endangered migrant is rarely seen on Marsh Island in the Dixon Prairie or in shoreline vegetation. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This state-endangered migrant is rarely seen on Marsh Island in the Dixon Prairie or in shoreline vegetation. …
Type: Birding
