Up Close
Another hot one on tap today, eh. At least ERCOT did not have to put out an alert. Comet K2 will reach its closets point to Earth tomorrow Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know.
Day two
On the second day of the quail survey, I was lucky! Two bobwhites calling. One each on two different units! There are twelve locations which I listen for five minutes at a location. I will repeat this two more times at each location. The following photos are from Sunday after we finished the survey. Researchers…
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
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. 😉 Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know.
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!
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 😉 LOL Thank you Edgar for the fun memories! Wave at Edgar next time you see him. I know I will. 🙂 And thanks to Judy for lending…
The actual First Wed July 6th
Even though I had just been to the same place, I always expect to find something different. This First Wed was no exception! To summarize, it was great to be out with fellow nature appreciators! Moreover, the heat did not stop our enjoyment! And thank you to Jerry for sharing his photos! Meet Diane Nash,…
Scouting for July 6th First Wed
A few days (July 3th) before the First Wed, it was time to scout. I had not been to this unit in awhile. Always nice to know what to expect. 🙂 Tomorrow, I will share the finds for the actual First Wed which was on July 6th. A rare orchid thought to be extinct in…
More from the barrens
Continuing on with the barrens from yesterday’s outing. Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know.