Welcome to my nature blog! I love sharing my photos of North Texas! I will keep looking out and hope you do too.
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It’s another season at the Caddo NG! Jeanne and I will be here for the week. Indeed it was a bit nippy this morning. However with the sunshine we quickly warmed up. It’s great to be back in Fannin County! Scientists Reveal “A Fundamental Process in Nature” – The Environmental Rules That Plants Cannot Break…
Do you like wasps? I do. Though I do not like to get stung. So if they stay away from my door, I’m happy they are here. Additionally the wasps can tell each other apart just like you can tell differences in human faces. Indeed they can tell which is a family member and welcome….
Indeed what a wonderful rain! The total over the last few days was 1.01″ in our bucket. Definitely appreciated it. Maybe you got more? Stay warm! The Coyote Next Door Antarctica on Thin Ice: Satellite Data Reveals 2025’s Stunning Sea Ice Collapse The Rivers That Science Says Shouldn’t Exist Thanks Claire! Spring 2025 Plant Sales…
Another First Wednesday had rolled around. There were eight of us. Most had reported sprinkles and a temperature drop on the way to the location. However, the storm had passed. Furthermore no one got any substantial rain. 🙁 We were off to a good start on the outing! And hopefully we also getting a good…
Leaf litter is so important to an ecosystem. Lots of life forms from macro to microscopic use the leaf litter for their homes. What’s in your leaf litter? The Importance of Leaf Litter A Jealous, Leggy Lover Scientists Stunned by Bird That Pretends To Be a Toxic Caterpillar Rock Used as a Doorstop For Decades…
There are safety precautions you should take when exploring the grasslands. You know, watch where you step, poison ivy, drink plenty of water and so on. There is one more thing to be cautious of… Nature’s secret soundscape: listen with me to the world’s quietest creatures Thanks Judy! How “Wiggly Skulls” Helped Birds Evolve From…
Impromptu was our word yesterday. Well, semi-impromptu as I did check about the availability for us to visit Claire in Norman the night before. 🙂 As we drove north the temperature kept dropping. It was 49F when we got there at noon. I had to borrow a light jacket. Indeed, brrrr! Even though it was…
Colors are really starting to pop. Of course it would definitely help if we got some rain. We did get a whopping 0.05″ last night. Every bit helps right! Mysterious Giants May Be a Whole New Kind of Life That No Longer Exists Congress Is Searching for Trillions of Dollars in Cuts. Will the Oil…
Hard to keep up with the new life that is waking up now. Indeed wildlife needs our help now! Getting Struck by Lightning Actually Helps This Tree Thrive Cuttlefish Mesmerize Prey With Hypnotic Moving Stripes Treating Texas’ Oilfield Wastewater Could Require More Energy Than Most US States Spring 2025 Plant Sales in Texas Stand Up…