Nutcracker synonyms

On the upper verge of the pine forests, or in the scrubby vegetation just beyond, the following are not uncommon - black woodpecker (Picus martius), ring-ousel (Turdus torquatus), Bonelli's warbler (Phylloscopus Bonellii), crested tit (Parus cristatus), citril finch (Citrinella alpina), siskin (Chrysomitris spinus), crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes), blackcock (Tetrao tetrix), and the alpine varieties of the marsh-tit (Parus palustris, borealis) and tree-creeper (Certhia familiaris, costae).

Whether it's for traditional Sunday best or going to a performance of The Nutcracker ballet or something similar, there is something timeless about special occasion coats for girls.

Those vaguely familiar with the story of The Nutcracker may be surprised to learn that it is not actually a dance performed by the Nutcracker as he leads the toy soldiers to victory over the Mouse King.

The Hudsonian zone covers the upper slopes of the higher mountains of New England, New York and North Carolina and larger areas on the elevated slopes of the Rocky and Cascade Mountains; and on the western mountains it is the home of the mountain goat, mountain sheep, Alpine flying-squirrel, nutcracker, evening grosbeak and Townsends solitaire.

We can now proudly announce, that she has been successful and will dance a part in The Nutcracker ballet in November.