White Ibises are rarely seen in Dallas. This one was photographed near the Trinity River very close to the downtown area. Observations Details County – […]
Great Blue Heron – Flyby
Trammell Crow Park is located right beside the Trinity River very near to downtown Dallas, Texas. This unique park attracts a variety of wading birds. […]
Yellow-crowned Night Heron – Urbanite
This Yellow-crowned Night Heron was observed at Trammell Crow Park near downtown Dallas, Texas. Observations Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – Jul […]
River Carpsucker – Schooling
The waters of Spring Creek in Richardson, Texas are clear enough to allow you to attempt to photograph some of the fish that live there. […]
Common Whitetail Dragonfly – At McCommas
A Common Whitetail Dragonfly photographed near McCommas Bluff in the Great Trinity Forest. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – May 6, […]
Mallard – Close Call
I witnessed this remarkable scene just outside the Dallas Arboretum on Garland Road. This mother Mallard had led her seven ducklings out into the middle […]
Barred Owl – Ghost of the Forest
I observed this Barred Owl late one afternoon in Olive Shapiro Park in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. I first spotted the owl […]
Great-tailed Grackle – Texas Heat
I photographed this group of male and juvenile Great-tailed Grackles at Sunset Bay on White Rock Lake. The young birds, in particular, seemed to be […]
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle – Metallic
The predaceous Six-spotted Tiger Beetle is generally considered a beneficial insect, as they hunt and feed on many species of pest insects. This attractive, metallic […]
Red-eared Slider – Rambling
Red-eared Sliders are considered semi-aquatic turtles, but they are inclined to wander. I have often encountered these turtles quite some distance from a suitable body […]
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 […]
Blue Jay – Orphan?
We found this little fledgling Blue Jay in the street just outside the kid’s grandparents’ house. The juvenile jay was under some shade, but it […]