Fossil Hill (part 8)

Fossil Hill (part 8)

Now we were heading deeper into the rocky areas of the woods. The boulders were amazing! Two more posts to go on Fossil Hill! Photoluminescence in the Garden dormouse (Eliomys quercinus) Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know

Fossil Hill (part 6)

Fossil Hill (part 6)

In the part 5, we had finished searching the powerline easement. Now we headed back through the woods and rocks. Stressed plants ‘cry’ — and some animals can probably hear them Thanks Judy! Facelift for T. rex: analysis suggests teeth were covered by thin lips Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see…

Fossil Hill (part 5)

Fossil Hill (part 5)

The powerline easement is, of course, kept clear of large vegetation. So this leaves an area for some bare spots for easier searching for Tiny Tim (Geocarpon minimum). What it Sounds Like When Doves Cry Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know

Fossil Hill (part 1)

Fossil Hill (part 1)

Fossil Hill in Montague County is very magical place to visit. Jeanne and Wayne are the land stewards of this beautiful private property. So if you get an opportunity to go on a field trip there, jump at the chance. In fact, your next chance to get in on a field trip will be April…

Holding the soil

Holding the soil

The grasslands were originally purchased in the Dust Bowl by the government. So many of the ponds and terraces were constructed to keep further damage from occurring and stop the soil from blowing and eroding away. To be sure, I for one am glad they did. When The Pandemic Came, The Zoos Shut, And The…

Spaced out or not

Spaced out or not

How and why everyone finds there niche in nature is interesting. It is a question I often ask myself when observing nature. Justin O. Schmidt, Entomologist Known as ‘King of Sting,’ Dies at 75 Are Butterflies Wildlife? Depends Where You Live. Native Plant Sales! Spring 2023 Keep looking! The more you know, the more you…

Rings

Rings

So many wonders to find on the grasslands! In win for butterflies and loss for Texas Republicans, feds move to protect rare plant This Strange Ancient ‘Fossil’ May Not Have Been Left by Any Living Thing The Predatory Slime Mold From The Last of Us Isn’t Actually a Fungus – It’s Weirder Keep looking! The…

Down I Went

Down I Went

Shedding a light jacket, I headed down into a ravine. Robo-bird teaches young zebra finches to sing Snakes Can Hear You Better Than You Think Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know

No Bright Eyes

No Bright Eyes

A beautiful sunny day led me to the grasslands on the 13th. And I only required a couple layers of light clothing. Unlike today with wind gusts of 31 mph and the high of 44 degrees. Indeed, brrrrr! This device corkscrews itself into the ground like a seed This bioinspired seed carrier has an 80…

A new ant

A new ant

Ok, I know you are dying to know, did I stay out of the mud. Well, I did manage to not get any mud on my shoes at this point. So my goal number one was still on track. 😉 Of course, staying out the mud was easy in the leaf litter of the woods….