It does not snow often in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, but when it does you can sometime gain insight into the type and quantity of […]
Gadwall – Bath Time
This video is of a female Gadwall splashing and bathing. There is a second Gadwall off camera doing likewise. The second duck can be heard […]
Norther Shoveler – Reflected Proboscis
Northern Shovelers have large bills compare to other ducks. The image reflected in the water produces an optical illusion that creates the impression of an […]
Blue Jay – On a Gray Day
Blue Jays were out in force on this morning after heavy rains the previous night. The Blue Jay’s cautious nature, combined with the generally poor […]
Pied-billed Grebe – Still Waters
We discovered these Pied-billed Grebes on one of the many lakes in the general vicinity of Hebron Parkway and I-35. Also in close proximity is […]
Red-tailed Hawk – Red Light
Fall is a great time to observe Red-tailed Hawks. On this night, I noticed at least six hawks on various telephone phones and streetlights along […]
Gadwall – Dabbling Ducks
Some ducks are categorized as Dabbling Ducks. Dabbling Ducks are characterized by their ability to take flight directly from the water’s surface, and their unusual […]
Great-tailed Grackle – What a Lady!
These female Great-tailed Grackles were photographed at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. They were making their way through the reeds and trees that grow along […]
Great-tailed Grackle – Loud and Unpleasant
This male Great-tailed Grackle was photographed in the parking lot of Creekview High School in Carrollton. Grackles have a very abrasive sounding call. It is […]
Great Egret – Hunting the Reeds
This Great Egret was observed hunting on the dry side of our local Beaver dam. This bird appears to be showing some early signs of […]
American Coot – A Day at the Lake
These American Coots were found at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. There, they congregate with Mallards, geese, and other waterfowl. They are used to being […]
Coyote – Checking the Mail
This observation was made near the US Post Office on North Central Expressway in McKinney, Texas. An adult Coyote was seen sitting in the middle […]