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Ranging as far north as Scandanavia, Iceland, and Greenland in the summer, the European snipe migrates as far south as Egypt and Asia minor during the winter months.

European Snipe

Ranging as far north as Scandanavia, Iceland, and Greenland in the summer, the European snipe migrates…

"Ten to twenty inches long, and weighing from on to ten pounds; it inhabits sandy shores in deep water, being taken by the trawl-net, and not by the hook." — Goodrich, 1859

Common Sole

"Ten to twenty inches long, and weighing from on to ten pounds; it inhabits sandy shores in deep water,…

"The common sorrel is a meadow plant, slender in habit, with halberd-shaped, juicy, acid flavored leaves, and bearing whorled spikes of greenish-red flowers in summer."—Finley, 1917

Sorrel

"The common sorrel is a meadow plant, slender in habit, with halberd-shaped, juicy, acid flavored leaves,…

Often found among human settlement, the common sparrow of Europe's diet consists of seeds, insects, caterpillars, young vegetables, and soft fruits.

Common Sparrow of Europe

Often found among human settlement, the common sparrow of Europe's diet consists of seeds, insects,…

A common house spider, <em>tegenaria domestica</em>.

House spider

A common house spider, tegenaria domestica.

The common European swallow, which averages approximately six inches in length. This migratory bird divides its time between Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Common European Swallow

The common European swallow, which averages approximately six inches in length. This migratory bird…

This swift prefers to build its nest under the eaves of houses, in holes around steeples, in old towers, and in walls.

Common European Swift

This swift prefers to build its nest under the eaves of houses, in holes around steeples, in old towers,…

"It is a harmless animal, though its ungainly appearance has made it the subject of general aversion." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Common European toad

"It is a harmless animal, though its ungainly appearance has made it the subject of general aversion."…

"Trout is a term applied generally to various species of fishes belonging to the salmon family. The best-known species, and that which par excellence receives the name, is the common trout, a fish which inhabits clear and running streams. The average weight of the common trout is from three-fourths to one pound. "&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Common River Trout

"Trout is a term applied generally to various species of fishes belonging to the salmon family. The…

The common European viper feeds on a small quadrupeds and reptiles. Its bite is venemous, but not usually fatal to humans.

Common European viper

The common European viper feeds on a small quadrupeds and reptiles. Its bite is venemous, but not usually…

The common warty-newt of Europe... is six inches long, and is common in large ponds and ditches, where it feeds voraciously on aquatic insects and other small animals, such as tadpoles, newts, etc.". It swims chiefly by its tail" &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Common warty-newt

The common warty-newt of Europe... is six inches long, and is common in large ponds and ditches, where…

"Considered as a lever, the fulcrum is at the common axis, while the arms of the lever are the radii of the wheel and of the axle. The usual arrangement is to take ac, the radius of the wheel, as the power arm, and bc , the radius of the axle, as the weight arm." -Avery 1895

Wheel and Axle

"Considered as a lever, the fulcrum is at the common axis, while the arms of the lever are the radii…

Common throughout Europe, the European wren frequents hedges, gardens and bush places. They feed primarily on insects.

Common European Wren

Common throughout Europe, the European wren frequents hedges, gardens and bush places. They feed primarily…