Bracken Cave Preserve

Bracken Cave Preserve

ByMary

The Bracken Cave Preserve was the evening field trip scheduled for the NPSOT symposium. Space was limited. And the Preserve is normally closed after September. So it was special to get in. The Mexican Free-tailed Bats are the main attraction! It got dark and it was very hard to see. Then I used my thermal…

Gone Batty

Gone Batty

ByMary

Ok, hold on. In fact some of you may think I have already gone batty. 😉 However last night Jeanne and I was out batting at the Caddo NG. Yes, we are back in Fannin County. Altogether, a great batty night! Tomorrow photos from Caddo NG! Many Animals Actually Have a Third, Transparent Eyelid. Here’s…

Dark sky

Dark sky

ByMary

I am still blown away that there are so many bat species here in Wise County. So my bat surveying continues. Finally the thunder was overhead. Indeed that was our cue to pack it in for the night. We only got a drop of rain. However it sure was pretty! Luna moths use their tails…

Batty

Batty

ByMary

Right off the bat I am letting you know this is not about me personally. LOL In the spring I talk with the Forest Service about what they would like to focus on. Last year it was the Frosted Elfins. This year it was plants and few other odds and ends. So one of things…