This Fox Squirrel was found lounging on my neighbor’s backyard fence. This big female has built her nest in a birdhouse hung in my backyard, […]
Fox Squirrel – Dozing
I found this Fox Squirrel as he was dozing on a tree stump in my backyard. Of course squirrels never stay still for long, and […]
Fox Squirrel – Lounging
This is a Fox Squirrel lounging in a tree outside an assisted living facility in Carrollton, Texas. This squirrel needs no assistance with his living. […]
Mallard – Strategies
Mallards at Carrollton’s Woodlake Pond. Notice the unusual stance the ducks take when in repose. I did a quick Google search to see if I […]
Coyote – At White Rock Lake
I observed these two fine looking Coyotes at White Rock Lake Park in Dallas, Texas. They were relaxing in the shade along the edge of […]
Plain-bellied Water Snake – Concealed
This Plain-bellied Water Snake was observed in the Rowlett Creek Nature Preserve in Garland, Texas. He was concealed among some fallen trees piled together after […]
Common Nighthawk – Company
Common Nighthawks are usually observed at night. They can often be seen (and heard) flying above lighted parking lots. Every once in a while you […]
American Wigeon – Basking in the Sun
Ducks are ducks, until you look closer. There are many different species of duck in living Texas, some of which are very exotic looking on […]
Vine Sphinx Moth – Not in Great Shape
I found this large moth in a pasture near an abandoned farm house in south Carrollton. The Vine Sphinx Moth was sitting exposed on a […]
Common Nighthawk – Monkey Bars
I observed this Common Nighthawk in my backyard. The bird was sitting on my children’s swing set. Nighthawks are commonly seen flying over parking lots […]
Fox Squirrel – Taking a Break
This charming Fox Squirrel behavior took place just down the street from my house. Wikipedia has this to say about Fox Squirrels: In captivity, eastern […]