American Crows do not like birds of prey. When crows find a hawk or owl it is not uncommon for them to gang up on […]
Red Swamp Crayfish – Brave or Moody?
Like a guardian of the swamp, this Red Swamp Crayfish was not shy about expressing his displeasure with our encroachment on his territory. I found […]
Cottonmouth – Close Call
I mentioned the story of how I encountered this angry Cottonmouth in an earlier post this week. The short version is that as I attempted […]
Cottonmouth – Do Not Disturb
Every once in a while I’ll spot something—a landform or a water feature—on Google Maps that I just can’t resist. That was the case with […]
Yellow-bellied Water Snake – Leaf Litter
It is still possible to encounter snakes in Dallas area, even this late into the fall. Warm temperatures and beautiful sunny days will bring them […]
White-tailed Deer – Grand Park Video
White-tailed Deer videoed with a Scouting Camera in Grand Park, Frisco, Texas. The deer in the first video were recorded on the east side of […]
American Kestrel – VCDB
A male American Kestrel photographed the Village Creek Drying Beds in Arlington, Texas. If you look carefully at the second picture below, you can see […]
Blotched Water Snake – Confrontation
This Blotched Water Snake was discovered in a Frisco Family’s backyard. It was found climbing on the fence. When the family’s dog interceded, the snake […]