Dumbledore is a British dialect word for “bumblebee” or “bumble bee”

Dumbledore is a British dialect word for “bumblebee” or “bumble bee.”

Dumbledore is a British dialect word for “bumblebee” or “bumble bee.”

Flower of an hour is also known as bladder hibiscus, shoofly and modesty.

Flower of an hour is also known as bladder hibiscus, shoofly and modesty.

Every Dog Day Cicada has its day. This cicada’s day is nearly over. We don’t have 13-year or 17-year Periodical Cicadas in Minnesota.

Every Dog Day Cicada has its day. This cicada’s day is nearly over. We don’t have 13-year or 17-year Periodical Cicadas in Minnesota.

A fuzzy photo of a young Killdeer out for a stroll.

A fuzzy photo of a young Killdeer out for a stroll.

The Holy Modal Rounders sang, “If you want to be a bird, why don't you try a little flying?” My neighbor flies a paramoter.

The Holy Modal Rounders sang, “If you want to be a bird, why don't you try a little flying?” My neighbor flies a paramoter.

What do you do when you find a watermelon? If you’re a chipmunk, you climb in and have a bite to eat.

What do you do when you find a watermelon? If you’re a chipmunk, you climb in and have a bite to eat.