For this project we explored two stream beds for the purposes of observing and documenting evidence of Beaver activity. The small creeks we chose were […]
American Wigeon – Winter Water
Male and female American Wigeons photographed on one of the ponds in the Nob Hill Greenbelt Park on the day after Christmas. A winter storm […]
American Goldfinch – Raider
I came across a small flock of American Goldfinches in a tree in Carrollton’s Nob Hill Park. The tree was laden with small masses of […]
Northern Mockingbird – White Christmas
A white Christmas is a rarity in north Texas. Including this year there have only been two in the last several decades. Snowy weather offers […]
Sharp-shinned Hawk – First Sight
Sharp-shinned Hawks are very similar in appearance to the slightly larger Cooper’s Hawk. Their general form and coloration is nearly identical, and because of this […]
Great-tailed Grackles – Merry Christmas!
Great-tailed Grackles are aptly named. The sound of the word “Grackle” describes these birds to a tee. It perfectly encapsulates their appearance and their behaviors. […]
Cooper’s Hawk – Preening
A large (likely a female) Cooper’s Hawk preening in Carrollton, Texas. Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Jan 21, 2012 Time […]
Red-tailed Hawk – Taking Flight
This hawk was observed perch on a rooftop over looking a neighborhood creek. Red-tailed Hawks can be skittish, and this one took to the air […]
Mallard – Strategies
Mallards at Carrollton’s Woodlake Pond. Notice the unusual stance the ducks take when in repose. I did a quick Google search to see if I […]
American Kestrel – Highwire
A male American Kestrel photographed near the Baylor Medical Center in Carrollton, Texas. This small falcon—barely larger than a Blue Jay—was perched high on a […]
Gadwall – Dabbling
This group of male and female Gadwalls was videoed in a small Beaver Pond in Carrollton, Texas. The ducks were engaging in a behavior known […]
Northern Mockingbird – Mortality
Animal mortality is a frequent occurrence. Life in the wild is dangerous and full of hazards. But, dead animals are not often seen. Nature cleans […]