I found this interesting looking Jumping Spider on the back windshield of my truck. The spider had dropped down out of a Live Oak tree. It is believed that this Jumping Spider is a Phidippus texanus. The coloration on this individual is striking. The spider is light tan over all, with a vivid orange and
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This observation is the continuation of a previous post. The previous article can be found here: Red-tailed Hawk – Nest Update 6 I’ve been following this Red-tailed Hawk nest on a weekly basis for several weeks now. On my last visit, it appeared as if the young hawk may have been ready to fledge. I
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A Paper Wasp with a caterpillar. The caterpillar will used as food for developing wasp larvae back at the nest. Observations Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – May 13, 2012 Time of Day – Noon Temperature – Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C) Weather – Clear Habitat – Recreation-Park Type of Behavior – Hunting Gender -
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