Red-eared Sliders are ectotherms. Coldblooded, these turtles rely on the warmth of the sun to regulate their internal body temperatures. In spite of this, Red-eared […]
Belted Kingfisher – Fishing
I have posted about this Belted Kingfisher before. Back in December she spent several weeks at our neighborhood suburban Beaver pond. I presumed she stayed […]
Gadwall – Dabbling
These attractive little ducks are known as Gadwalls. Male and female Gadwalls are present in the congregation and are easy to tell from one another […]
Orange-crowned Warbler – Snacking
This observation is mainly of note because this is the first time I have documented one of these warblers on the website. This individual was […]
American Coot – At Dawn
I observed these American Coots on a brisk December morning. There were many hundreds of these birds at this small lake in Lewisville, Texas when […]
Northern Shoveler – What’s Going on Here
These Northern Shovelers where photographed in our neighborhood Beaver pond. This observation is of note because of the other ducks on the pond with the […]
Double-crested Cormorant – On the Elm Fork
These Double-crested Cormorants were found congregating on a cool but clear December morning. The dozen or so birds had found a sunny perch on the […]
Great Trinity Forest Overlooks in Dallas, Texas
Dateline – November 16, 2013 There are views that will take your breath away in the the heart of Dallas just a couple of miles […]
Great Egret – Carrollton Dam
These Great Egrets were photographed near Carrollton Dam located at the intersection of the Trinity River and Sandy Lake Road. Carrollton Dam was built 1912 […]
Turkey Vulture – The Roost Run
I photographed these Turkey Vultures late one afternoon as they came into roost. The vultures were landing on top of Lewisville Lake dam, which seems […]
White-tailed Deer – Big Buck
I was getting ready to wind down a late afternoon hike when I first noticed this fine looking White-tailed Deer. The big buck emerged from […]
Variegated Meadowhawk – Egg Laying
Dragonflies as an insect group have an elaborate system of reproduction. Primary and secondary reproductive organs come into play requiring mating dragonflies to couple in […]