Things to Come

Things to Come

The weather is certainly something. Absolutely perfect, not too cold nor to warm. Time to get out and see the possibilities of the new year/season! Consider joining NPSOT or NPAT to learn and enjoy the company of fellow nature enthusiasts! National Invasive Species Awareness Week Feb. 24-28, Supports Initiatives to Prevent Harmful, Non-Native Plants and…

A Good Outing!

A Good Outing!

Our pace was fairly fast unlike my usual speed. LOL. We actually went to four or five different locations of some of Reese’s favorite spots. Indeed it was great to finally see the ranch after hearing about it for so long. Thank you Reese so much for sharing your family ranch! A Wise County treasure!…

The Scoop

The Scoop

Fifty-two degrees felt mighty warm today. Especially after the really cold weather we have had. Now the scoop on my outing yesterday in southern Wise County! We were moving along at a fast clip. Reese still had more interesting habitats to share. So I will continue on with the second half tomorrow! Making Space for…

Afternoon Outing

Afternoon Outing

Today I got invited to go see a ranch in southern part of the county. Even though the temperature never got above freezing it was a delightful outing. Well, I got some photos to go thru. Thus to find out what I saw today, I will share tomorrow. šŸ™‚ A Green Sea Slug Steals Power…

Humans Bundle Up

Humans Bundle Up

Of course humans were bundled up again today. Our low was 8.6F. However the other friends on earth have different ways to ward off the cold. So the next few days I will continue to bundle up unlike our non-human friends. Toledoā€™s Most Singular Pharmacist The Origins of the ā€œDinosaur Renaissanceā€ ā€˜Good boy!ā€™ Truffle-sniffing dogs…

Nursery For Rent

Nursery For Rent

Some of you will remember Edgar. So anytime I see a Black Vulture I wonder if could be Edgar. Now I will keep my fingers crossed a new couple moves into our rental property this season. The rent is real cheap. ($0). Stay warm! Wild Fish Can Tell Human Divers Apart Based on Their Outfits,…

A Breath of Fresh Air

A Breath of Fresh Air

Yes, it was down right cold and damp out today. Getting a breath of fresh air was just what I had needed today! The Origins of the ā€œDinosaur Renaissanceā€ Scientists Sniffed Ancient Egyptian Mummies And Got a Surprise Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more…

Just Wondered

Just Wondered

Do you have those moments when you wondered why you hadn’t seen someone in awhile? Perhaps I should have mentioned then before. LOL. Robins and Waxwings in Winter and Summer Comparing Behaviors Can whales swallow humans? Viral kayaker video explained  ChatGPT’s Deep Research Is Here. But Can It Really Replace a Human Expert? Five Unusual…

A Grasshopper Was My Highlight

A Grasshopper Was My Highlight

So it made it up to 45F today. However when I took my walk it was only 38F. Hope you enjoyed your Sunday too! World Whale Day Desert Secrets: Scientist Discovers 16 New Grasshopper Species in U.S. and Mexico The Mystery of the Worldā€™s Oldest Writing System Remained Unsolved Until Four Competitive Scholars Raced to…

Dashed Away

Dashed Away

The temperature dropped here about 3pm. And by that time I had already done my walks for the day. A productive day at the grasslands! Bird fossil hints Antarctica was a refuge from killer asteroid What Did Scientists Learn After Thousands of Penguins Were Slaughtered by Mountain Lions? Keep looking! The more you know, the…