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Today on the LBJ Grasslands we went looking for drowned vertebrates in the water troughs. Specifically for drowned bats. So I had read a paper that said bats sometimes drowned in water troughs out west. Well, this needed to be checked out. There were 8 troughs to be surveyed. Though we only did 6 today….
Meeting Austin had been just a chance encounter. He had just stopped to make sure we were ok. Sure glad he did, now we have a new friend! So many nice folks on the back roads. 🙂 Thank you Austin! It had been a wonderful day exploring Austin’s property! There was a lot that did…
Last year at Austin’s place they had a very hot fire. The fire was so hot it killed many large oaks! Even some of the Little Bluestem did not come back. Heat is testing the limits of human survivability. Here’s how it kills 11,000-Year-Old Housekeeping: New Study Reveals That Hunter-Gatherer Homes Were Surprisingly Organized Is…
After the Friday quail survey we were heading to our new friend Austin’s place in Montague County. He had invited us about a month ago to see his place. And we were most happy to accept his invitation. Indeed a good start to our tour! A Mysterious Human Face Carved on Stone Dated to Bronze…
We were now out on the open by this time. Not much shade except for a few trees every now and again. We were not sure it was alive. Well, of course we had to poke it. They would be very vulnerable at this time. Good luck friend! How will the reintroduction of this extinct…
On Thursday and today (Friday) the quail survey was done for the season. Well, except for one more point in the morning, but I am not optimistic. If I hear one I will let y’all know. It was not a banner year. Only one Bobwhite was heard. 🙁 More tomorrow from Thursday’s exploring! Global Study…
My first stop was at the Western Horse Nettle. I found at least 3 species of friends on them. However when next I stopped at the Greeneyes (Berlandiera betonicifolia) the bees lured me to stay longer. 🙂 movie Indeed the Texas Greeneyes or simply Greeneyes are a really nice addition to North Texas plant community!…
Another nice day! It even sprinkled on me for a moment in the afternoon. Maybe ten drops. LOL. Sharks Don’t Sink. And Neither Does She. Was This Giant, Armadillo-Like Animal Butchered by Humans in Argentina 21,000 Years Ago? Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more…
Yesterday was absolutely delightful weather for July. Certainly I was a bit disappointed that we only got 0.05″ of rain. However the creatures seen were pretty darn good! A nice variety of life! Tree Climbing Lions Perched Near Grazing Zebras in Tanzania Texas Bird Hunters Helped Fund a New Drug That’s Saving Wild Quail Many…