Blueberries? In the dead of winter? What plant is this?
What in the Woods is That?
Rusty Robot
What is this rusty piece of machinery lying (standing?) in the woods? Photo by Richard Cofrancesco.
Mini Loofah
This fibrous little thing has the same exfoliating capabilities of your favorite loofah hanging in your shower. But what exactly is it, and where the heck did it come from?
Triple Birdie
The rain and winds of Sandy couldn’t keep these birds away from a feeder in central Vermont. Identify all three by their full common names.
Peep These
It's that time of year. Can you identify the trees and plants from whence these colorful leaves came?
Sunny Side Up
What kind of egg is this, shining in the sunlight? Photo by Bryan Pfeiffer.
Mellow Yellow Fellow
This photo was taken along a Vermont dirt road in mid-July. Who is this yellow fellow?
Three for the Win
OK readers, for this week’s quiz, you need to identify all three species in this photo: the tree, the fungus, and yes, the dog.
Legless Lollygagger
This suspicious slitherer was photographed in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Do you know what kind of snake this is?
Really Tiny Bird’s Nests?
Northern Woodlands’ subscriber Katie Koerten came across these cups of black kernels while exploring a wooded area in a Vermont bog. What are they?
Radical Root
This root was dug up in a Vermont forest. It’s edible, has the consistency of a radish, and is quite delicious. What is it?
Name That Sapling
Sure you can identify the five-needle bundles of the white pine, the ribbed leaves of a beech, and the shiny bark of a yellow birch, but what about the wee trees? Can you identify this sapling?
What on The Web is That?
Our popular What in the Woods is That? contest is a bit different this time around, with a video of editor Dave Mance III quizzing you on your firewood identification skills. Do you know what…