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Today, I saw quite a few Sleepy Oranges flitting about. A week ago, it was the Hackberry Emperors that were most numerous. Before that the Common Wood-nymphs were the abundant ones. Of course, you could slip in the some monarchs for a few days. However, they have not been as numerous as these other aforementioned…
The First Wednesday group numbered seven nature lovers which included me. Of course, why else would they have been there. LOL We looked at the plants, but I didn’t take any photos of them today. However I did take photos of the critters! Lowly wax worm’s saliva may boost fight against plastic pollution Older forests…
The biggest push of monarchs were here Sunday evening for us. And that is not say there were lots. We found at the most eight in a roost. However, most were just onesie or two close to each other. If another big batch comes through I will let y’all know. So I think y’all in…
It was a morning spent inside taking photos and trying to ID stuff. So I was looking at my pets on the shelf. Had there been any changes? Of course, I took walks with Gracie today. Here is a cat that Gracie does not have any interest in for chasing or otherwise. LOL Hence, a…
This weekend was the start of the archery season for deer. And so there were lots of folks out on the grasslands. It runs from October 1st through November 4th. Then the general season is November 5th through January 1st. So its time to get out the hunter orange! Hope everyone had a chance to…
OMG, it was 46.5 degrees for our low this morning! And yes, we did wear our coats. This morning while sitting at our window, the birds came in for a refreshing bath. Among our guests were mockingbirds, a robin, four to five Ruby-crowned Kinglets (FOS), and a flock of half dozen bluebirds. See the striking…
So much of the world is invisible to most folks. You walk past it every day. Well, it seems lately I have been stuck on the small stuff. Here are a few of the small things I found yesterday at the LBJ grasslands. The Secret Microscope That Sparked a Scientific Revolution Keep looking! The more…
Over the past few days, we have found some cats (ie caterpillars)! I saw three monarchs heading south today. One at the LBJ grasslands and two here at the house. It seems like the Emperors butterflies have really exploded here. I wonder where they have been hiding all summer? Nary an Emperor cat have I…