Quail Survey Done

Quail Survey Done

On Thursday and today (Friday) the quail survey was done for the season. Well, except for one more point in the morning, but I am not optimistic. If I hear one I will let y’all know. It was not a banner year. Only one Bobwhite was heard. πŸ™ More tomorrow from Thursday’s exploring! Global Study…

Texas Greeneyes and Friends

Texas Greeneyes and Friends

My first stop was at the Western Horse Nettle. I found at least 3 species of friends on them. However when next I stopped at the Greeneyes (Berlandiera betonicifolia) the bees lured me to stay longer. πŸ™‚ movie Indeed the Texas Greeneyes or simply Greeneyes are a really nice addition to North Texas plant community!…

Another Great Day!

Another Great Day!

Nature has so many wonderful strategies for their young. And the methods come in all shapes, sizes, and colors! To show you how small it really was! It had to have been a fairly early instar. Another great day! New Species Of Giant Snake Discovered During Filming Of TV Show Seed dispersal is not keeping…

Parts and Sang a Song

Parts and Sang a Song

Another nice day! It even sprinkled on me for a moment in the afternoon. Maybe ten drops. LOL. Sharks Don’t Sink. And Neither Does She. Was This Giant, Armadillo-Like Animal Butchered by Humans in Argentina 21,000 Years Ago? Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more…

Look at the Frass

Look at the Frass

Yesterday was absolutely delightful weather for July. Certainly I was a bit disappointed that we only got 0.05″ of rain. However the creatures seen were pretty darn good! A nice variety of life! Tree Climbing Lions Perched Near Grazing Zebras in Tanzania Texas Bird Hunters Helped Fund a New Drug That’s Saving Wild Quail Many…

Kids

Kids

The great-nephews were visiting for the weekend before school starts next month. And its always full of adventures for us all. πŸ™‚ What great adventures! And thanks to Judy for sharing her favorite childhood creek! The sting of love Why Have So Many Whale Remains Been Found on the Ocean Floor Near Los Angeles? The…

To the Meat

To the Meat

Do you have a nature bucket list? I do. It was working hard swaying its head back and forth. I wish I could tell you the species of the two grass skippers (Hesperiinae). However in the Wagner guide it says the only reliable way to know for sure is to raise them. I didn’t have a container…

Stuck

Stuck

Every night when turning on the light last week, I spotted a spider near the cabinet. To be friendly I told them hello. Well, they were a bit shy. And would scurry back under the cabinet. Indeed I was surprised when the ants showed up. And that is the story of stuck. πŸ™‚ Trillionth of…

Remarkable

Remarkable

Some days are more remarkable than others. But certainly there are always treasures to find! The First Park Visitor Center Celebrating LGBTQ+ History A Fossil Mystery, Solved by a Spin Redefining Planets Across the Universe Globally Renowned Ancient Rock Art in the Negev Desert Faces Imminent Destruction Keep looking! The more you know, the more…

Cooler

Cooler

Definitely not as warm today with the cloud cover. Indeed it wasn’t half bad taking my afternoon walk. Today’s high was ten degrees cooler than yesterday’s 101F. This Tiny Species of Birds Has a Remarkable Spatial Memory That’s Even Better Than Humans – New Research Explains Why Get to know the Garden’s new flagship Texas…