Welcome to my nature blog! I love sharing my photos of North Texas! I will keep looking out and hope you do too.
Comments welcome. Thank you, Mary
Just a week ago we were barely out the 30’s for high. Then wow, it was 79F today! ‘Giant’ flying squirrels once soared like bats in prehistoric US NOAA scientists refuse to link warming weather to climate change Hoe History: Complex and Knotted Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the…
I love to learn new stuff about everything. So when I read about the zodiacal light I had to see for myself. Well, fingers crossed. So the next time you have a clear dark sky in the spring or fall, look for the zodiacal light! New Plant Species Discovered at Big Bend National Park My…
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…
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!…
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…
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. 🙂 A Green Sea Slug Steals Power…
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. Toledo’s Most Singular Pharmacist The Origins of the “Dinosaur Renaissance” ‘Good boy!’ Truffle-sniffing dogs…
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,…
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 “Dinosaur Renaissance” 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…
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…