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 […]
Monk Parakeet – In Garland
I found this Monk Parakeet colony using information provided by one of my readers. This observant lady noticed Monk Parakeets in the trees around her […]
Purple Martin – Majesty
This observation is a follow up on an earlier post: Purple Martin – Garland Roost Returning to the Purple Martin roost in Garland, Texas I […]
American Kestrel – Run Off
This was a cool observation. First, I noticed a male American Kestrel coming in for a landing on top of this utility pole. He had […]
Monk Parakeet – Cell Phone Tower
This observation documents what for me is somewhat new behavior for Monk Parakeets. Monk Parakeets show a distinct preference for man-made structures when they chooses […]
Purple Martin – Garland Roost
This was a first for me. I have never seen a Purple Martin roost before. The photographs and video in this post show thousands of […]
American Kestrel – Fledgling
This is a follow up of sorts to an earlier article about what appeared to be a courting pair of American Kestrels. That post can […]
Mallard – Sentinel
A saw this strange apparition in the middle of a field of Smartweed at Lake Ray Hubbard in Garland, Texas. The ground at this spot […]
Spotted Gar – The Shallows
These pictures are from Lake Ray Hubbard. Back during the spring, the water level in this part of the lake varied widely from week to […]
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle – Dandelion
These are Seven-spotted Lady Beetles feeding on aphids. If you look closely at the enlargements you can see the tiny aphids on the Dandelions in […]
American Avocet – Lake Ray Hubbard
American Avocets feeding at Lake Ray Hubbard in Garland, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about American Avocets: This avocet has long, thin, gray legs, […]
Franklin’s Gull – Lake Ray Hubbard
Franklin’s Gulls at Lake Ray Hubbard in Garland, Texas. Also in the mix are are few Forster’s Terns, an American White Pelican, a Great Egret, […]