I came across this Red-tailed Hawk on a lonesome road south of Benbrook Lake. A heavy rain had just given way to light sprinkles when […]
Robber Fly – Looking at You
A Bumblebee Mimic Robber Fly (Laphria macquarti) observed in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date […]
American Crow – Leaving
This trio of American Crows was observed high in a tree overlooking the shores of Lake Lewisville. They quickly moved along as we drew nearer. […]
Cattle Egret – Grasshopper Bounty
Hundreds of Cattle Egrets feeding on grasshoppers in far southeast Dallas County. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Unincorporated Date – Aug 18, 2012 […]
Texas Brown Snake – Juveniles
These juvenile Texas Brown Snakes were observed in a dried creek bed. We found three, maybe four, of them in close proximity to each other. […]
Southern Plains Crayfish – Making a Splash
These Southern Plains Crayfish were found in a small pool of water next to Wolf Spring Road in far southeast Dallas County. Their behavior was […]
Black Vulture – Collecting Scraps
This group of four Black Vultures was observed in Carrollton, Texas. The group was separated into two pairs. One set of vultures was perched atop […]
Robber Fly – No Mimic
A pair of female Giant Robber Flies (Promachus hinei). One has captured an American Bumblebee, demonstrating unequivocally that Robber Flies are one of the most […]
Buff-breasted Sandpiper – Bath Time
Buff-breasted Sandpipers, both juveniles and adults, observed near the intersection of Wolf Springs Road and Ten Mile Road in far southeast Dallas County. Observation Details […]
White-tailed Deer – Dutch Branch Park
This White-tailed Deer doe and her two fawns were observed near the south entrance of Dutch Branch Park at Benbrook Lake. The trio was grazing […]
Roseate Skimmer – Lavender
This vividly colored, lavender dragonfly is known as a Roseate Skimmer. It was observed and photographed in far southeast Dallas County near Wolf Springs Road […]
Raccoon – Persistent
Well, look who’s back! Our resident Raccoon troublemaker. This juvenile delinquent has been trapped in this trash bin before. Only a couple of days ago, […]