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In the bright sunlight it is very hard to see what you are photographing. And it certainly would help if the subjects would hold still. LOL More tomorrow from the pond area! Guy Sees Something ‘Strange’ In Road And Makes Once-In-A-Lifetime Discovery This Fuzzy Caterpillar Conceals a Venom Unlike Any Ever Seen in Insects Keep…
Our goal was to walk all the way around the pond. However we were not in a hurry. But the critters were in a hurry going about their food missions. Well, who can blame them. I continued to hunt for some that might slow down a bit. Indeed all the flying critters seemed to be…
Oh goodness it is hot and the birds are not singing/talking as much even in the early morning hours. The numbers of species were half as many at each of the survey points this morning. And no Bobwhites either. After the survey was finished, we headed to another unit to do a bit of exploring….
A cool weekend trip to Oklahoma. The patches of Loosestrife (Lythrum) were really buzzing. There were quite a few of the Tangle-veined Flies (Neorhynchocephalus volaticus)! Thanks Claire, Paula, and Briar for the tour of one of your special places. Solving a Paleontological Puzzle: Why Do We Find So Much Amber in Cretaceous Rocks? Meet the…
You may remember this water feature as the spa for the armadillos. However many others are coming as well. You have to learn and here is how to do it! This is not meal time silly birdies! An immature White-eyed Vireo get its bath! Apparently this is how the vireos take their baths Paula told…
Continuing on from yesterday’s nature nerds’ outing. A gentle poke got our friend to move just a little. Scientists Reveal Why Asp Caterpillar Stings Are So Excruciatingly Painful A Popular Fish Found in Aquariums Is Actually a Whole New Species Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see,…
No Bobwhites were heard on this morning survey. Maybe tomorrow we will have better luck. Fingers crossed. However despite no the quail it was a great day. It was another drive-about after the survey with a couple of nature nerds. Oh goodness it was a great day. Thank you nature nerds, Jeanne and Suzanne! Birds…
Indeed it is definitely hot. Our morning walks start between 7 and 8am. High temp 105F, heat index 120F today! The armadillo looked like its tail had been slammed in the door…ouch! Plus someone had take a nip out of its left ear. Maybe it will be heading to the spa this afternoon for a…
Today’s post will include a few more shots from yesterday short walkabout. Plus I brought home a tiny treasure. 🙂 More Than a Pest – The Importance of Saving Moths An Explosion of Life Happens on Earth Every 36 Million Years. Now We Know Why. This Fake Beach in the Canary Islands Is a Baby…