Common Nighthawks are usually observed at night. They can often be seen (and heard) flying above lighted parking lots. Every once in a while you […]
Least Sandpiper – Spillway
This Least Sandpiper was photographed on the White Rock Lake spillway in Dallas, Texas. The bird was hunting in the thin layer of mud that […]
Fox Squirrel – Half-hearted
As we approached this Fox Squirrel he made a comically half-hearted attempt to conceal himself behind a branch. The squirrel quickly lost interest in hiding […]
Canada Goose – A Day at the Park
This relative large congregation of Canada Geese was observed at Ken Good Park in Carrollton, Texas. The geese were mostly gathered along the western bank […]
American Robin – Handsome
This handsome American Robin was only one of a much larger congregation. The group of around a dozen birds was foraging in the short grass […]
Eastern Cottontail – Snow Prints
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 […]