A light rain was falling when I found the pair—a male and a female—of White-throated Sparrows roaming through a small thicket. The two birds were […]
Gadwall – Handsome
Gadwalls have a subtle and understated beauty that I really admire. From a distance it can be missed. A discerning examination is required to notice […]
Mute Swan – Nest 2014 Update 1
NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] We stopped by to check […]
Bald Eagle – Nest: Week Ten
NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >>] We finally had some sunshine for […]
Nutria – Where There Are Reeds
If you want to find Nutria in the Dallas/Fort Worth area start by finding a place with water and reeds. After that it should be […]
Raccoon – Relentless Rascals
I have been experimenting lately, attempting to develop some new camera trapping techniques that I can use to record images of some of our more […]
Great Horned Owl – Transmission Tower Nest
A reader clued me in on this fantastic Great Horned Owl sighting. What we have here is a pair of four to five week old […]
Mute Swan – Nest 2014
NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ Next >> ] This exciting discovery was made right in the heart of […]
Bald Eagle – Nest: Week Nine Eaglets!
NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev | Next >> ] The weather confounded me again […]
Fox Squirrel – On a Fence
This Fox Squirrel was found lounging on my neighbor’s backyard fence. This big female has built her nest in a birdhouse hung in my backyard, […]
Mallard – Hybrid
The Mallard is one of our most common ducks. Wild and semi-wild examples often congregate around our local lakes and ponds. When you see a […]
American Coot – Wandering Woodlake
The American Coots in this post were photographed at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. They had gathered on the banks of the small lake in […]