This Yellow-Crowned Night Heron observation comes to us from Landon Cheatham in Richardson, Texas. This pair of newly fledged juveniles was raised in a tree in Landon’s front yard. They are frequently seen eating bugs from the residence’s flower beds. Observations Details County – Dallas City – Richardson Date – Jun 28, 2012 Time of
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These Funnel Weaver spiders (probably Agelenopsis naevia) were photographed in The Colony, Texas. Their numerous web funnels practically covered the ground in some places. Funnel Weavers create these web-base structures to alert them to the presence of a prey animal. The spider hides himself inside the small end of the funnel and waits for an
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This Superb Green Cicada was recorded in The Colony Texas. This large, noisy insect is part of a group of cicadas known as Dog-day Cicadas. They are so called because their high volume buzzing is the signature sound of long, hot Texas summers. Observations Details County – Denton City – The Colony Date – Jun
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Paper Wasps observed drinking while suspended on the water’s surface by water tension. These photgrahs were taken in The Colony, Texas at a location in far southeast Denton County. Observations Details County – Denton City – The Colony Date – Jun 16, 2012 Time of Day – Afternoon Temperature – Hot (greater than 89°F/32°C) Weather
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