Foggy

Foggy

This was not the forecast for the First Wednesday outing. But that is what we got overcast to foggy. And still it turned out great! A beautiful birding day it had turned out. Light pollution is getting worse, but there is a movement to make our skies dark again Physicists Confirm The Existence of a…

Roof Repair

Roof Repair

Where was the sunshine today? I mean the temp didn’t change much at all today. Additionally unlike the 87f yesterday, the afternoon high was about 49F! Then after lunch Jim was ready to start the roof repair. And of course I said yes! How Negro History Week Became Black History Month Polar bears have unique…

And the Winner is…

And the Winner is…

No I didn’t watch the Grammy show last night. However I did hear Grammy performances right here at home today. It is Black History Month! So many contributions should be recognized by all. Point Comfort: The little-known birthplace of African American culture Amid Trump’s Anti-Diversity Effort, Black History Month Takes On New Meaning 32,000 bees…

Repeat Weather

Repeat Weather

Indeed I would say today’s weather was a repeat of yesterday’s. And by now if you regularly view my blog you know I will watch about anything. After digging several more, eureka! Come on now have you ever seen this happening? LOL. Approximately 161 species (116 native, ca. 45 introduced) ofearthworms have been described from…

A Day at the Park

A Day at the Park

What a lovely day to visit one of my favorite state parks, Ft. Richardson State Park in Jacksboro, TX! Hope y’all enjoyed this first day of February! TPWD Finalizes Purchase of 2,020 Acres Near Colorado Bend State Park Scientists Discover Hidden “Highways” That Connect Brazil’s Rainforests How Some Trees Evolved to Birth Live Young Keep…

Playing in the Poo

Playing in the Poo

So far that was all it has been damp. Fingers crossed we will get more than the 0.03″ we got here today. It had been cold and dreary, but it was still a good day. Sometimes a bit of poo is just the thing. 🙂 Happy Lunar New Year 2025! The Year of the Snake…

The Lakes Tour

The Lakes Tour

It was a gorgeous day to take a tour of the grasslands named bodies of water. Well those that are east of 287/81. So it was a total of seven ponds/lakes! Indeed a wonderful day with little wind for our water tour! The Chileno Valley Newt Brigade helps newts cross the road  Hummingbirds snooze when…

Frosting!

Frosting!

Now we headed towards Moss Lake. This is a spring fed lake that covers 1140 acres. Indeed the creek was like the frosting on the cake for our cold drive-about day! Earth’s Largest Organism Slowly Being Eaten, Scientist Says Earth’s Magnetic North Pole Is Officially Moving – Scientists Just Updated Its Location What are hole-punch…

Winter Flower

Winter Flower

What a flower that blooms in the winter? Yes, we have several. And they are small and easily missed. So here is one of my favorites. This was the second stop on our drive-about. And we were happy the wind was calm at this point. It was still just about 28F! Admire the World’s Largest…

Facing

Facing

A mostly dreary, windy, and cold day. On the bright side it could be colder like it was in Brookings, SD at -15F! Hope those of you in southeast Texas survive the snow forecasted for your area tonight and tomorrow. 🤞🏼And it just pretty like it was here last week. Meat was not on the…