This Virginia Tiger Moth caterpillar—more commonly know as Yellow Wooly Bear Caterpillar—was found crossing a concrete trail in the Greenbelt Park in Carrollton, Texas. The […]
Cooper’s Hawk – Left Out
A Cooper’s Hawk was observed in conflict with two Red-tailed Hawks in a residential neighborhood in north Carrollton. The two Red-tailed Hawks had discovered a […]
Brown-headed Cowbird – Conventioneering
It was a sellout with standing room only at Creekview High School on this overcast afternoon. This large congregation of Brown-headed Cowbirds (mostly) was observed […]
Fox Squirrel – Tree Elf
This Fox Squirrel was just hanging out in a Bradford Pear tree in my backyard. Wikipedia has this to say about Fox Squirrels: They are […]
American White Pelican – Migration Break
American White Pelicans at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about American White Pelicans: They winter on the Pacific and Gulf […]
American White Pelican – Structure
I find the patterns and structures formed by migrating American White Pelicans interesting to watch. These living arrangements form, dissolve, swirl, shift, and reform over […]
Eurasian Collared-dove – Treed
Ordinarily, I observe Eurasian collared-dove in a more urban environment. They seem to be attracted to man-made structures. I frequently find them on power lines […]
Variegated Meadowhawk – Water Trap
This Variegated Meadowhawk was found stranded in some shallow water flowing over the concrete base of a pedestrian bridge. The dragonfly tried repeated to free […]
Red-tailed Hawk – High Diving
We were at a local park this weekend, when we heard a Red-tailed Hawk call high above us. Looking up we spotted three Red-tailed Hawks […]
American Wigeon – Pond Pair
Male and female American Wigeons observed at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about American Wigeons: The breeding male (drake) is […]
Eastern Screech Owl – Little Guy
This Eastern Screech Owl was photographed in the front yard of a Carrollton residence. This particular house has a number of Cypress trees in its […]
Gadwall – December Ducks
Two male Gadwalls in our local Beaver pond. County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Dec 21, 2011 Time of Day – Noon Temperature […]