Wildlife Species Library

Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.

Early Lowbush Blueberry
Plants

Early Lowbush Blueberry

Vaccinium pallidum

A sweet treasure of the Eastern forests, the Early Lowbush Blueberry offers delicate spring blooms and a summer feast...

eastern poison ivy
Plants

eastern poison ivy

Toxicodendron radicans

Don't let the 'leaves of three' scare you away. Eastern Poison Ivy is a stunningly colorful native plant that serves ...

Eurasian Sweet-Flag
Plants

Eurasian Sweet-Flag

Acorus calamus

With its sword-like leaves and a scent that bridges the gap between citrus and cinnamon, Eurasian Sweet-Flag is the a...

European black elderberry
Plants

European black elderberry

Sambucus nigra

A cornerstone of the backyard ecosystem, the European black elderberry provides a year-round theater of wildlife acti...

European Cyclamen
Plants

European Cyclamen

Cyclamen purpurascens

A fragrant jewel of the European woodlands, the European Cyclamen captivates with its uniquely swept-back petals and ...

European Frog-bit
Plants

European Frog-bit

Hydrocharis morsus-ranae

A master of the still-water surface, the European Frog-bit transforms ponds with its carpet of heart-shaped leaves an...

European holly
Plants

European holly

Ilex aquifolium

The European Holly is more than just a holiday symbol; it is a fortress of survival for backyard wildlife. This hardy...

European Searocket
Plants

European Searocket

Cakile maritima

A hardy pioneer of the shoreline, the European Searocket turns shifting sands into a blooming oasis. With its succule...

European wood-sorrel
Plants

European wood-sorrel

Oxalis acetosella

Meet the delicate 'sleeping' beauty of the forest floor, a resilient wildflower known for its heart-shaped leaves and...

European Woodland Sedge
Plants

European Woodland Sedge

Carex sylvatica

With its elegant, fountain-like clumps and delicate drooping seed heads, the European Woodland Sedge is the emerald j...

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