We were at a local park this weekend, when we heard a Red-tailed Hawk call high above us. Looking up we spotted three Red-tailed Hawks […]
American Wigeon – Pond Pair
Male and female American Wigeons observed at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about American Wigeons: The breeding male (drake) is […]
American Kestrel – Window Collision
Urban environments are rife with hazards that wild animals are not well equipped to deal with. Windows on houses and other structures are one such […]
Ring-billed Gull – Gulls Galore
We discovered these gulls on one of the many small lakes in the general vicinity of Hebron Parkway and I-35. Also in close proximity are […]
Eastern Screech Owl – Little Guy
This Eastern Screech Owl was photographed in the front yard of a Carrollton residence. This particular house has a number of Cypress trees in its […]
Franklin’s Gull – Fall Migrant
These Franklin’s Gulls were part of a much larger congregation of Ring-Billed Gulls. They were observed in one of the many small lakes near the […]
Gadwall – December Ducks
Two male Gadwalls in our local Beaver pond. County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Dec 21, 2011 Time of Day – Noon Temperature […]
Northern Shoveler – December Ducks
Our local Beaver pond attracts a menagerie of aquatic wildlife, especially waterfowl. In these pictures we have male (fall plumage) and female Northern Shovelers. County […]
Fox Squirrel – December Mating Behavior
This observation began with a ruckus several houses down the street from my own. The commotion that was so loud that I could easily hear […]
White-tailed Deer – Big Buck
This observation is the first recorded occurrence of a fully antlered buck at this location. The photograph was taken on an abandoned ranch in The […]
Red-tailed Hawk – Going Downtown!
There are a number of Red-tailed Hawks that make their home in downtown Dallas. At least one Red-tailed Hawk is frequently observed around the Fountain […]
Coyote – Hurriedly Passing Through
We observed this Coyote on a drizzly morning in Carrollton, Texas. Overcast and rainy weather seems to give Coyotes a little more confidence about moving […]