Turkey Vultures preening and sunning in Arlington, Texas. Observation Details County – Tarrant City – Arlington Date – Feb 3, 2013 Time of Day – Midmorning Temperature – Cool (50-69°F/10-21°C) Weather – Clear Habitat – Water-Bog/Marsh/Swamp Type of Behavior – Preening Gender – Uncertain Maturity – Adult Observer – Chris Jackson Main Article – Turkey
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A large (likely a female) Cooper’s Hawk preening in Carrollton, Texas. Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Jan 21, 2012 Time of Day – Midmorning Temperature – Cold (less than 50°F/10°C) Weather – Clear Habitat – Water-Creek Type of Behavior – Feeding Gender – Mixed Maturity – Adult Observer – Chris
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This pair of Mute Swans has recently taken up residence at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. These well-fed birds have quickly become accustomed to the regular feeding they get from the park’s many visitors, and they now appear to be quite tame. As I exited my car and approached the water’s edge the Mute Swans
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A Killdeer observed in far southeast Dallas County. Observations Details County – Dallas City – Unincorporated Date – Aug 18, 2012 Time of Day – Afternoon Temperature – Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C) Weather – Overcast Habitat – Agricultural-Farm Type of Behavior – Preening Gender – Uncertain Maturity – Adult Observer – Chris Jackson Main Article – Killdeer
Continue Reading >>We observed this solitary Mute Swan at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. While we watched, it spent much of its time preening and primping. Later, when we examined the photographs we took of this beautiful bird we found something unusual. We spotted the strange behavior in some of the pictures taken while the swan was
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