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On the second day of the quail survey, I was lucky! Two bobwhites calling. One each on two different units! There are twelve locations which I listen for five minutes at a location. I will repeat this two more times at each location. The following photos are from Sunday after we finished the survey. Researchers…
We were out before dawn at the grasslands. It was quail survey day. Indeed our hopes were high. But alas no bobwhites were detected that Sunday morning. Meet the Scientist Who Maps the World’s Past and Present Plants Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more…
Certainly is the time of year not to pass on the drive-about tours! See something interesting and stop then hop back in the cool car. 😉 Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know.
There are several plants in North Texas that are parasitic. Meaning they need a host plant to survive. For example, mistletoe is one such plant. Today’s post will be about three less familiar species. Each has a different strategy. Different strategies make for a very interesting world. And now that I have found Pilostyles in…
Even though I had just been to the same place, I always expect to find something different. This First Wed was no exception! To summarize, it was great to be out with fellow nature appreciators! Moreover, the heat did not stop our enjoyment! And thank you to Jerry for sharing his photos! Meet Diane Nash,…
A few days (July 3th) before the First Wed, it was time to scout. I had not been to this unit in awhile. Always nice to know what to expect. 🙂 Tomorrow, I will share the finds for the actual First Wed which was on July 6th. A rare orchid thought to be extinct in…
Continuing on with the barrens from yesterday’s outing. Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know.
Kathy said the cold front never made it down there (Hill Country). And the heat was being pestiferous. In fact, I think she has that right! 🙂 Well despite pestiferous heat I still found myself making another short outing to the grasslands this morning. What can I say, a glutton for punishment. LOL. How technology…
On June 24th, I took a quick (two hours) jaunt to the LBJ grasslands. I had run across a parasitic plant in the flora. I was curious if I could locate a specimen. Currently it is not on any list I have for this area. I was not successful this time. Notice I said this…
It was a great day (June 22) on the drive-about. Certainly is always enjoyable to see my plant friends even if it is hot. Anyway, that is a good reason for a drive-about don’t you think? When Is The Latest Sunset of 2022? Hint: Not The Solstice Keep looking! The more you know, the more…