We spotted this Blotched Water Snake as he darted out from under a rock in an attempt to catch a passing minnow. He missed, and […]
Diamond-backed Water Snake – Five Mile Creek
We found this small, juvenile Diamond-backed Water Snake lounging at the bottom of the clear water in Five Mile Creek. We quickly scooped him up […]
Purple Martin – Signage
These are juvenile Purple Martins perched upon an ironically incorrect street sign in Carrollton, Texas. Observations Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – […]
Coyote – Field Crossing
A large Coyote crossing a field near the intersection of Spring Creek Parkway and the Dallas North Tollway in Plano, Texas. Wikipedia says this about […]
Cooper’s Hawk – Family
Ann Mendoza has Cooper’s Hawks in her backyard. A whole family of them! From the looks of things there are at least five fledglings of […]
Cooper’s Hawk – Free Pass
This is a fledgling Cooper’s Hawk. This bird is almost certainly still being fed by its parents, which explains his complete lack of interest in […]
Whooping Crane – Lake Lewisville: This Time For Real
NOTE: This post is part of a continuing series of observations: [ First | << Prev ] Something has been building at Lake Lewisville over […]
Lark Sparrow – Ridge Patrol
A Lark Sparrow patrolling along a ridge in a new subdivision in central Denton County. Observation Details County – Denton City – Little Elm Date […]
American Kestrel – Fledgling
This is a follow up of sorts to an earlier article about what appeared to be a courting pair of American Kestrels. That post can […]
Snowy Egret – Vine Climbing
These are fledgling Snowy Egrets. They have just recently left the nest and are working developing the strength and skills they need to fly and […]
Basilica Spider – Egg Sac
Jul 1, 2013 – Hutchins, Texas This is a female Basilica Spider. She is protecting a freshly created egg sac. Eventually, she will string together […]
Mallard – Sentinel
A saw this strange apparition in the middle of a field of Smartweed at Lake Ray Hubbard in Garland, Texas. The ground at this spot […]