Eurasian Collared-doves are intriguing birds. They are not native to Texas or even North America, but instead have only recently been introduced. They are thriving […]
Beaver – Suburban Dam Building
This observation documents Beaver activity in far southeast Denton County. the location is a small creek that flows through a suburban neighborhood park. The creek […]
Coyote – Nice Try
This interesting series of photographs shows a young, and probably inexperienced, Coyote on the hunt. The Coyote quickly secures its prey (an Armadillo), and attempts […]
A Year on the Trail, Part 2
Dateline – May 14, 2011 Continued from A Year on the Trail, Part 1 I began this project in March 2009. My intent was to […]
Coyote – Lower Jawbone
Walking through the woods this past weekend we came across this unusual find—a Coyote’s lower jawbone. There were remnants of hair and tissue on the […]
Bee Assassin Bug – Bee-ware
This attractively colored assassin bug makes its living by ambushing bees and other insects. The Bee Assassin Bug uses the flower’s unique, insect attracting power […]
Gulf Coast Toad – A Curious Case
I believe this is a juvenile Gulf Coast Toad. I was very surprised to find this little guy in my backyard last summer. As you […]
A Year on the Trail, Part 1
Dateline – May 4, 2011 In urban and suburban areas there are a surprising number of places, that in spite of being surrounded by human […]
Indigo Bunting – Passing Through
I photographed this Indigo Bunting in my backyard. This is my first sighting of an Indigo Bunting. Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton […]
Raccoon – Female and Offspring
Late September of 2010 I noticed a trail of funny looking paw prints in some wet soil on the side of my house. I set […]
Cooper’s Hawk – Suburban Hunt
This Cooper’s Hawk was observed just after it had captured and begun to consume this small bird. The hunt took placing in the front yard […]