We stopped by a local duck pond to take a look at what from the road appeared to be unusually small Canada Geese. The geese […]
Mallard – Pond Population
I observed these Mallards at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton. Notable was a large group of male and female Mallards that frequently crossed back and forth […]
Eyed Click Beetle – On a Log
We observed this Eyed Click Beetle at the Elm Fork Nature Preserve in Carrollton. This is a large beetle at approximately 1.5in/4cm in length. County […]
Raccoon – Where are You Coming From?
This is a continuation of the story of a very young Raccoon that I discovered on my front porch. I became curious about where the […]
Bobcat – In Your Front Yard
This Bobcat was observed hunting in the flowerbed of this residence just before dark. The cat was very intent on pursuing something in the bushes. […]
Raccoon – Subway
Just after dark I observed a large, adult Raccoon cautiously coming out of a storm drain. The drain was located on a residential street, and […]
Wild Turkey – In the Neighborhood
Wild Turkeys are reportedly rare in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. They even more rare in a residential subdivision. Nonetheless, that’s exactly where this one was […]
White-tailed Deer – Southeast Denton County
These two deer where photographed on an abandoned ranch located in southeast Denton County between The Colony and Lewisville. This pair of White-tailed Deer represent […]
Leaf-footed Bug – Acrobat
A Leaf-footed Bug (likely Acanthocephala femorata) climbing on a holly. Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – November 1, 2009 Time of […]
Texas Brown Tarantula – Close Up
This large male Texas Brown Tarantula was found in my mother’s garage in north Carrollton. The included photographs are intended to provide examples of the […]
Texas Brown Tarantula – Road Crossing
This tarantula was found crossing the road. Several other smashed tarantulas were also found on the same road in the general vicinity. This road separates […]
Gulf Coast Toad – A Curious Case
I believe this is a juvenile Gulf Coast Toad. I was very surprised to find this little guy in my backyard last summer. As you […]