Two males and one female Gadwall passed by my camera while I was taking pictures near an old Beaver pond in Carrollton, Texas. The males […]
Red-winged Blackbird – On a Bird Feeder
I have not seen a Red-winged Blackbird on a bird feeder before, but evidently it is not unheard of. Here is what Wikipedia say about […]
Barn Swallow – Sunset
This late October observation was certainly one of the most incredible things I have every seen. Unfortunately, the pictures in this post are going to […]
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher – Bounty
I found these Scissor-tailed Flycatchers perched on a utility line overlooking a small wetland area. The air above the various ponds was abuzz with dragonflies […]
Decollate Snail – End of the Trail
These are Decollate Snails feeding on the remains of snails and other insect that have been run over by bicycles on Carrollton’s Blue trail. Observations […]
Raccoon – Peanut Munch
I used a Trail camera to record video of this Raccoon in my backyard. He is feeding a dish of peanuts that we put out […]
American Kestrel – Grasshopper Snack
I spotted this big female American Kestrel as she dove to the ground in pursuit of flying grasshopper. By the time I had approached close […]
American Hover Fly – Bee Mimic
An American Hover Fly feeding on the nectar of a small white wildflower. Observations Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – Oct 20, […]
Fox Squirrel – Keeping the Faith
A Fox Squirrel keeping the faith at Old Alton Bridge in unincorporated Denton County. Wikipedia has this to say about Fox Squirrels: Eastern fox squirrels […]
Honey Bee – Honey Dew
These pictures are of Honey Bees on a holly plant infested with Florida Wax Scale. Scale is a small insect that attaches itself to a […]
Raccoon – Dog Biscuit
This resourceful Raccoon was photographed at Pilot Knoll Park in Highland Village, Texas. There is a spot in this park where the Raccoons have become […]
Black-tailed Jackrabbit – The First
This observations comes to us courtesy of Jennifer M Smallwood DVM CVA. This is our first documented Black-tailed Jackrabbit in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and […]