This was an interesting but brief observation. I spotted this Red-tailed Hawk as I drove into the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area late one afternoon. […]
Eurasian Collared-dove – Park Land
I usually observe Eurasian Collared-doves foraging in parking lots or perched high up on utility lines. They seem to thrive in man-made environments, which may […]
In Search of Mink
Dateline – October 9, 2013 One of the lesser known, but more interesting small mammals living in the Dallas/Fort Worth area is the ever charming […]
Announcement – Amazon.com Discounts!
I have just been informed that Amazon.com is offering my book, In Your Backyard: Discovering Urban Wildlife, at a 39% discount! For what is likely […]
Announcement – Whooping Crane Autumn
This is likely the last update of the year for the seven Louisiana Whooping Cranes that spent the past summer in and around the Dallas/Fort […]
Common Wood Nymph – Ground Level
A Common Wood Nymph observed in a field near Lewisville Lake. Here is what Wikipedia has to say about these dainty butterflies: The Common Wood-nymph […]
Gadwall – At Schiff Lake
Several flights of Gadwalls observed at Schiff Lake in The Colony, Texas. Observations Details County – Denton City – The Colony Date – Nov 7, […]
Neotropic Cormorant – At Woodlake Pond
Neotropic Cormorants basking at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. These birds are trying to soak up a little sun on a brisk autumn afternoon. Observation […]
Osprey – Over the Fish Hatchery
This Osprey was observed conducting a halfhearted hunting survey over the old fish hatchery just below the Lewisville Lake dam. The big raptor circled around […]
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher – Bounty
I found these Scissor-tailed Flycatchers perched on a utility line overlooking a small wetland area. The air above the various ponds was abuzz with dragonflies […]
Double-crested Cormorant – Bodies of Water
Double-crested Cormorants photographed in the shadow of downtown Dallas. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – Nov 4, 2007 Time of Day […]
Three-toed Box Turtle – Side by Side
We have a couple of species of box turtle living here in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Both are exceedingly rare and I don’t come across […]