Eastern Cottontail – Grade School

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Feb 212012
 
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These three Eastern Cottontails were photographed on the grounds of the Homestead Elementary School in Carrollton, Texas. Each of the rabbits were involved in a different behavior. The first one we encountered was skittish and on guard. He was obviously concerned by our close approach and was ready to bolt. The second cottontail was intrigued by our group and displayed unmistakable curiosity. The last Eastern Cottontail was perfectly content. He seemed secure, and maybe just a little overconfident about his level of concealment.

 
County - Denton
City - Carrollton
Date - May, 11, 2005
Time of Day - Afternoon
Temperature - Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C)
Weather - Clear
Habitat - Community-Church/School/Civic
Type of Behavior - Various
Gender - Uncertain
Maturity - Adult
Observer - Chris Jackson
Main Article - Eastern Cottontail Observation Location
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Cedar Waxwings – First of the Season

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Feb 202012
 
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This large congregation of Cedar Waxwings is the first observed group this winter. They were gathered in a large tree, and were vocalizing softly in unison. The rainy weather muted the otherwise bright colors of these exotic looking birds.

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Eastern Bluebird – Rare Encounter

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Feb 182012
 
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We don’t see many Eastern Bluebird around here. This one was a rare treat. She was spotted flying from tree to tree near the Trinity River in Carrollton’s McInnish Park.

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Common Nighthawk – Company

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Feb 122012
 
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Common Nighthawks are usually observed at night. They can often be seen (and heard) flying above lighted parking lots.

Every once in a while you might stumble across one perched in a tree during daylight hours. That’s what happened in this case.

Notice how the bird is perched inline with the branch so to better conceal himself. Also note the large size of the nighthawk’s eyes. The large eyes no doubt help the nighthawk see in the low light conditions encountered when the bird is most active.

 
County - Denton
City - Carrollton
Date - May, 25 2008
Time of Day - Afternoon
Temperature - Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C)
Weather - Partly Cloudy
Habitat - Recreation-Park
Type of Behavior - Resting
Gender - Uncertain
Maturity - Adult
Observer - Chris Jackson
Main Article - Common Nighthawk Observation Location
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Fox Squirrel – Half-hearted

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Feb 102012
 
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As we approached this Fox Squirrel he made a comically half-hearted attempt to conceal himself behind a branch. The squirrel quickly lost interest in hiding and soon resumed his prior business.

 
County - Denton
City - Carrollton
Date - Nov 13, 2011
Time of Day - Midmorning
Temperature - Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C)
Weather - Clear
Habitat - Residential – Single Family
Type of Behavior - Hiding
Gender - Uncertain
Maturity - Adult
Observer - Chris Jackson
Main Article - Fox Squirrel Observation Location
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Canada Goose – A Day at the Park

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Feb 092012
 
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This relative large congregation of Canada Geese was observed at Ken Good Park in Carrollton, Texas.

The geese were mostly gathered along the western bank of the park’s pond. There, they ate grass along the shore, aquatic vegetation in the shallow water, and took an occasional swim.

One unusual individual seen at this location had a small patch of white coloration above each eye. Ordinarily, Common Canada Geese only have white patches on their cheeks.

 
County - Dallas
City - Carrollton
Date - Feb 3, 2007
Time of Day - Afternoon
Temperature - Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C)
Weather - Clear
Habitat - Recreation-Park
Type of Behavior - Various
Gender - Mixed
Maturity - Adult
Observer - Chris Jackson
Main Article - Canada Goose Observation Location
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American Robin – Handsome

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Feb 082012
 
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This handsome American Robin was only one of a much larger congregation. The group of around a dozen birds was foraging in the short grass of a Carrollton greenbelt.

 
County - Denton
City - Carrollton
Date - Jan 14, 2011
Time of Day - Midmorning
Temperature - Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C)
Weather - Clear
Habitat - Recreation-Park
Type of Behavior - Foraging
Gender - Male
Maturity - Adult
Observer - Chris Jackson
Main Article - American Robin Observation Location
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