Green-winged Teal observed in northwest Plano near Normandy Estates. Observation Details County – Denton City – Plano Date – Nov 25, 2012 Time of Day […]
White-tailed Deer – In Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
For years now I have been recording photographs of White-tailed Deer in the undeveloped lands adjacent to Plano’s wonderful Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. This is […]
Coyote – Arbor Hills Apples
Coyotes are vicious killers, right? Well, maybe. But they are also omnivores (animals whose diet includes both plants and animals), and they REALLY like apples. […]
Three-toed Box Turtle – Redhead
David Mimlitch has provided us with these excellent photographs of a Three-toed Box Turtle. This turtle was observed in the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in […]
Eurasian Collared-dove – Sport
These Eurasian Collared-doves were photographed engaged in a mating ritual. The male was first observed alone on a lamp post. He was cooing loudly. Soon […]
Jumping Spider – Stink Bug Munch
This Jumping Spider (most likely a Phidppus carolinensis) was observed lowering itself on a web with prey in hand. This spider’s victim appears to be […]
Eastern Cottontail – Arbor Hills Early Morning
An Eastern Cottontail photographed early in the morning at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Plano, Texas. Wikipedia has this to say about Eastern Cottontail habitat: Optimal […]
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher – After the Fire
Here are a couple of looks at a juvenile Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. This young bird was photographed in the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Plano, Texas. A […]
American Bullfrog – Where Are You?
Standing next to a pond in the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, I heard the distinctive, throaty call of a male bullfrog. The frog was droning […]
Painted Bunting – A First!
This is another first for me. I have never photographed a Painted Bunting before. In fact, I have never even had more than just a […]
Green Heron – On Patrol
This Green Heron was photographed in the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. He was observed hunting along the edge of the preserve’s only pond. Observation Details […]
White-tailed Deer – In Arbor Hills Nature Preserve?
Anyone familiar with the Trestle Loop Trail in Plano’s Arbor Hills Nature Preserve will recognize this location. A branch of Indian Creek flows through this […]