This is a queen Southern Yellow Jacket. She is scouting out suitable places to begin her new colony. Once she finds a spot that is […]
Canada Goose – Urban Congregation
These photographs document an unusually large gathering of Canada Geese congregating around a water feature in a Lewisville business park. Right around 100 geese were […]
Whooping Crane – Lake Lewisville: More Changes
NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] Things continue to be in […]
Ornate Box Turtle – Making an Appearance
This important find was reported to me by Rick Joosten. Rick found and photographed this Ornate Box Turtle on the grounds of the Arbor Hills […]
White Ibis – UTSWMC Nest Update The Last
Dateline – July 14, 2013 NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First |<< Prev ] The White Ibis nest […]
Feral Hog – Paloma Creek
These pictures and video come to us from Melinda DeLeon. Melinda spotted this sounder of two adults and ten piglets in Denton County near Paloma […]
Cattle Egret – Nest Protection
A mated pair of Cattle Egrets guarding their nesting site at the UTSWMC rookery in Dallas, Texas. County – Dallas City – Dallas Date […]
Red-winged Blackbird – Water Lilies
A male Red-winged Blackbird vocalizing among the lily pads at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center in Seagoville, Texas. Observation Details County – Dallas City – […]
Common Carp – Spawning
These are Common Carp spawning in the shallow waters at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center. The fish would congregate into groups of two or more, […]
American White Pelican – Lake Ray Hubbard
A swarm of dozens of non-migratory American White Pelicans flying over their summer home at Lake Ray Hubbard in Rowlett, Texas. Wikipedia has this to […]
Snowy Egret – Feeding Four
A Snowy Egret feeding a family of four at the UTSWMC Rookery in Dallas, Texas. County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – May […]
Nutria – Independence
Our neighborhood Beaver Pond attracts a wide variety of urban wildlife. These are juvenile Nutria, just old enough to begin thinking about their independence. A […]