This group of four Black Vultures was observed in Carrollton, Texas. The group was separated into two pairs. One set of vultures was perched atop […]
Robber Fly – No Mimic
A pair of female Giant Robber Flies (Promachus hinei). One has captured an American Bumblebee, demonstrating unequivocally that Robber Flies are one of the most […]
Buff-breasted Sandpiper – Bath Time
Buff-breasted Sandpipers, both juveniles and adults, observed near the intersection of Wolf Springs Road and Ten Mile Road in far southeast Dallas County. Observation Details […]
White-tailed Deer – Dutch Branch Park
This White-tailed Deer doe and her two fawns were observed near the south entrance of Dutch Branch Park at Benbrook Lake. The trio was grazing […]
Roseate Skimmer – Lavender
This vividly colored, lavender dragonfly is known as a Roseate Skimmer. It was observed and photographed in far southeast Dallas County near Wolf Springs Road […]
Raccoon – Persistent
Well, look who’s back! Our resident Raccoon troublemaker. This juvenile delinquent has been trapped in this trash bin before. Only a couple of days ago, […]
Halloween Pennant – On Display
This interesting looking dragonfly was observed near a small lake in The Colony, Texas. Observation Details County – Denton City – The Colony Date – […]
Wild Turkey – At Benbrook Lake
Wild Turkeys observed near Benbrook Lake in southwest Tarrant County. This group of turkeys is mostly likely a hen with her nearly grown chicks. Observation […]
Robber Fly – Captured Ladybug
A Bumblebee Mimic Robber Fly (Laphria macquarti) feeding on a captured Ladybug. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – Mar 6, 2012 […]
Black-necked Stilt – Lemmon Lake
These Black-necked Stilts were observed at Lemmon lake in the Joppa Preserve. They were seen congregating with a number of other species of wading birds […]
Robber Fly – In Tandem
Mating Bumblebee Mimic Robber Flies (possibly Laphria flavicollis). The female is on the left and the male is on the right. The pair was seen […]
Raccoon – Trapped in a Trashcan
This photograph comes to us from Meredith Saunders in Carrollton, Texas. Meredith’s husband received a little surprise when he took the trash out this past […]