Common Loon Balsa Ornament balsa-fantasy One beneficial job they do

One beneficial job they do for us is eating bugs like mosquitos

The downy woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in North America

“Great fish do not swim in shallow waters

They produce a substance similar to antifreeze that keeps their cells safe

They extend their nostrils out of the water to breath oxygen

Common Loon Balsa Ornament balsa-fantasy One beneficial job they doLoons are excellent diving and swimming birds, however they are not too coordinated on land, hence the name. This compact bird has a wing span as big as that of a red tailed hawk and it can fly up to 60 mph. The loon has solid bones, allowing it to dive easily and quickly. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla