This Wheel Bug was photographed at the Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Hutchins, Texas. Wheel Bugs are so named because of the gear-like structure located […]
Ichneumon Wasp – Cocoon
This is an Ichneumon Wasp cocoon. The species is most likely Charops annulipes. The Black and white striped cocoon was found on a branch of […]
American Avocet – Lake Ray Hubbard
American Avocets feeding at Lake Ray Hubbard in Garland, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about American Avocets: This avocet has long, thin, gray legs, […]
Franklin’s Gull – Lake Ray Hubbard
Franklin’s Gulls at Lake Ray Hubbard in Garland, Texas. Also in the mix are are few Forster’s Terns, an American White Pelican, a Great Egret, […]
Semipalmated Sandpiper – Lake Ray Hubbard
Semipalmated Sandpipers feeding in the shallow waters of Lake Ray Hubbard near Wynn Joyce Park. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Garland Date – […]
Wilson’s Phalarope – Circles
The Wilson’s Phalarope has a couple of claims to fame. One is the unique way it captures its food. Wilson’s Pharalopes will often swim in […]
Mallard – Eclipse
This is an adult male Mallard molting its eclipse plumage. In its place will be the more familiar breeding plumage including the signature iridescent green […]
Common Gallinule – Bright Beak
A Common Moorhen in breeding plumage observed at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center in Seagoville, Texas. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Seagoville Date […]
Whooping Crane – Lake Lewisville: Week 1
NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] June 15, 2013 marks nearly […]
White Ibis – UTSWMC Nest Update 9
Dateline – June 15, 2013 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First |<< Prev | Next >> ] A […]
Tricolored Heron – UTSWMC Nest Update 9
Dateline – June 15, 2013 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First |<< Prev | Next >> ] The […]
American Avocet – Protective
A pair of American Avocets foraging in the shallow waters of Lake Ray Hubbard in Garland, Texas. At one point a Black-necked Stilt intrudes on […]