Pink frass

Pink frass

We were out before dawn at the grasslands. It was quail survey day. Indeed our hopes were high. But alas no bobwhites were detected that Sunday morning. Meet the Scientist Who Maps the World’s Past and Present Plants Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more…

Stop then hop

Stop then hop

Certainly is the time of year not to pass on the drive-about tours! See something interesting and stop then hop back in the cool car. πŸ˜‰ Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know.

Parasitic

Parasitic

There are several plants in North Texas that are parasitic. Meaning they need a host plant to survive. For example, mistletoe is one such plant. Today’s post will be about three less familiar species. Each has a different strategy. Different strategies make for a very interesting world. And now that I have found Pilostyles in…

Ready, set, gone!

Ready, set, gone!

Today’s post will sum up Edgar’s time at his nestling home, our well house. Including never before seen photos and movies of Edgar’s nestling-hood! Sounds dramatic eh πŸ˜‰ LOL Thank you Edgar for the fun memories! Wave at Edgar next time you see him. I know I will. πŸ™‚ And thanks to Judy for lending…

Pestiferous

Pestiferous

Kathy said the cold front never made it down there (Hill Country). And the heat was being pestiferous. In fact, I think she has that right! πŸ™‚ Well despite pestiferous heat I still found myself making another short outing to the grasslands this morning. What can I say, a glutton for punishment. LOL. How technology…

Open wide

Open wide

Our temperature dropped from 96 degrees to 76 degrees this afternoon. Whew wasn’t that nice! Study of Ancient Mass Extinction Reveals Dinosaurs Took Over Earth Amid Ice, Not Warmth Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know.

My two additional finds

My two additional finds

So on June 24th, my goal was not met in finding Pilostyles thurberi. However, I told you I had two other finds that were noteworthy (at least to me)! And now you can see why the day had some great finds! Update: So young Edgar is still sticking close to the well house. Furthermore he…