All good questions janetdoyle, but I'm afraid any information I'll ever collect about the Tigris will be limited to what I can find online. I...
Thanks everyone for your interest. I will open a new thread under Biodiversity Appreciation & Discussion forum per Daniel Mosquin's suggestion, as...
Please pardon my gross typographical error regarding St. Elijah's monastery here: It is a SIXTH Century monastery, not a 16th. I realized my error...
I meant to mention that there's a crow or raven here that is black and WHITE. I've never seen anything like it anywhere in N. America or Europe.
Well, alrighty then! :-) I'd be happy to contribute. Keep in mind I am a rank amateur, but it will be fun to share. I don't want to get anyone TOO...
Replying to JanetDoyle: Yes, the military here is very aware of the cultural and historical significance of the region and goes to great lengths...
Yes, bringing back any plants, seed, flowers, or parts of plants, dried or undried is strictly prohibited. Arizona is already infested with...
Thanks for the fast response! That very well could be it. Looks like the flower in my picture is in the early stage of blooming. I'm also pleased...
I'm deployed in Mosul, Iraq, about 100 miles south of the border with Turkey. This very interesting flower appeared here in the month of May...
