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Yesterday Jeanne and I were back in Fannin County for another spring survey at the Caddo NG. We camp at Bonham SP for the comforts of home. đ We got there around noon so we checked out what’s new at the park. What a great start to our week in Fannin County! Earth’s Rotation Is…
Spring is such a wonderful time. Everything is springing to life. And yeah, there is no stopping it. Indeed nothing was going to slow down the first one! Slime Sense The Mysterious Falcon Decline: Why Americaâs Smallest Raptor Is at Risk Most Bees Nest in The Ground. Offering Rocks And Gravel Is a Simple Way…
Every day you can expected to find the unexpected in nature. At least it is always a hope to see something new, right? Very cool to see and learn! Experts have candid advice for national park visitors this summer Thanks Judy! Mexican burrowing toad looks like a deflated balloon Bizarre âFairy Lanternâ Species Discovered in…
Leaf litter is so important to an ecosystem. Lots of life forms from macro to microscopic use the leaf litter for their homes. What’s in your leaf litter? The Importance of Leaf Litter A Jealous, Leggy Lover Scientists Stunned by Bird That Pretends To Be a Toxic Caterpillar Rock Used as a Doorstop For Decades…
Twas another cold day, eh! At least we got a bit of rain last night. And the fungi seemed to appreciate the 0.2″ we got. Stay warm! Driver Vandalizes Threatened Plants in Death Valley National Park Sharks and rays leap out of the water. But why? See a Rare âSuper Podâ of More Than 1,500…
Some common names and scientific names are obvious. Then some are not. LOL. The Mystery of the Worldâs Oldest Writing System Remained Unsolved Until Four Competitive Scholars Raced to Decipher It A Lake That Disappeared Holds Clues to Life Beyond Earth Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you…
Once again the start of the day was a bit chilly and dreary. However this did not stop Jeanne and I. We heading to check on our friends at the grasslands! We saw old friends and got acquainted with new friends. Though we do not know all their names…yet. đ New Study Challenges Key Assumptions…
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 Trumpâs Anti-Diversity Effort, Black History Month Takes On New Meaning 32,000 bees…
It was a mostly cloudy day, but the sun almost came out for a very short time. And the high of 60F was not bad. đ Now we can all hope that we get some much needed rain over the next few days. đ€đŒ A blooming plant that reeks of gym socks and rotting garbage…