Last Stop

Last Stop

This was the last stop they had wanted to scout, Rucker’s Pond. This unit is one I have visited often for several reasons. It is close to our house and the pond is great for letting the dogs take a swim. In fact, a person had his dogs splashing in the water while he was…

Pedal to the Metal

Pedal to the Metal

Our next stop was at Rhodes Lake. It also is a popular lake for duck hunters. The lake has many kinds of creatures in addition to water birds. For example, we heard the rattle call of the Belted Kingfisher across the lake. Hmmm, I hope I didn’t scare the frass out of it. Pedal to…

First Stop

First Stop

Jeanne, Jerry, and Susan are members of the Elm Fork Master Naturalist chapter in Denton. We met at Windmill Lake at 9am yesterday. They were scouting and I was along for the day. Our first stop at Windmill Lake was interesting and beautiful as always. I have visited this unit many times over the years….

PS

PS

What is the meaning of PS? One definition for PS is an abbreviation for postscript. However in my case I am using it as abbreviation for Prairie Seekers. And today was NPAT PS day. A great group of the prairie lovers came out on this beautiful Saturday to take it all in at the Thomsen…

The Earth Moved

The Earth Moved

Indeed I got a small surprise when I checked the rain total from yesterday. We got .17″ and yes small but definitely most welcome. 🙂 But while I was looking at the stinkhorn, the earth moved! Now play in your head the sound track of Jaws or another of your favorite scary movie. Not leaving…

The Little Red Hen

The Little Red Hen

What another gorgeous day, eh! And that my friends is the story for today. 😉 Recorded Sounds of Pando May Help Save the Biggest Tree in the World Jeff Rice Sound Artist Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know

Lazy

Lazy

What a gorgeous fall day, eh! Were you lazy? Or did you get outside to enjoy it? Fundamentally Altering Previous Thinking – Two Bee Species Have Become One New coral reefs and seamounts discovered in the Galápagos Surprise Discovery Reveals a Whole New Source of Evaporation Caring stink bugs and tangled octopuses: European Wildlife Photographer…

Beauty at the Grasslands

Beauty at the Grasslands

A delightful day with plentiful sunshine. The nippy weather did not dampen our enthusiasm on the First Wednesday (Nov. 1st) outing. The beauty at the LBJ Grasslands always refreshes my soul at any time of the year! Additionally to share with the First Wednesday group made for a wonderful morning. Free Admission to Texas State…

Blue on blue

Blue on blue

Yesterday Jerry sent me some of his favorite photos from yesterday’s outing. Here they are and thanks Jerry for sharing! Thanks again Jerry for sharing your photographic highlights! Dozens of birds named after people are about to be renamed This Interactive Map Shows Which Indigenous Lands You Live On After Getting Stuck in a Sculpture…

First Wednesday

First Wednesday

Not only was this the first Wednesday of the month, but it also the first day of November. And of course on the first Wednesday of the month, it was an outing to the grasslands. 🙂 Though chilly this morning it was a beautiful day! More on the outing tomorrow. Keep looking! The more you…