Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Nuthatchery

Can defy gravity…
…but spider silk is strong.

mthew

One response to “Nuthatchery”

  1. Chuck McAlexander

    In general, spideer silk is stronger, more ductile and more flexible than any steel of the same dimension. It doesn’t rust or otherwise corrode in wet situations and is recyclable by many of it’s manufacturers. Top that with it being made for millenia and human accomplishment in materials resarch pales in comparison.

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