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An Ovenbird in Texas is not an uncommon sight during the migration season. Tonight I had a small visitor to my patio. Ovenbirds are a larger than average warblers that are about the size of a small sparrow. They are easily recognized by their boldly striped breast, olive green back, orange and black striped crown […]
Broad winged Hawk in Texas is a common and sometimes extremely abundant migrant. Despite a cold front and a strong NW wind, a small group of Broad winged hawks passed over my neighborhood. A highly cropped photo of one of the passage birds this morning. The Broad winged Hawk in Texas is the smallest and most
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50 BMG versus 223 is no contest when it comes to power and effective range, but it didn’t win today. The 5o BMG I went to the rifle range for a little while, before the rain started, to get in a little practice. I had loaded up some good 223 ammo and shot pretty well
Swallow tailed Kites in Texas have been prevalent this summer (2022) in and around my neighborhood. Exploration Green in the Clear Lake area of Houston has been especially busy. I have added some much better images below. A “gang” of up to 10 individuals is making regular morning visits to a “preening tree”. They come
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Stainless Tumbling Media for Brass Cartridges is the only way to go. I’ve never been able to get brass ammo cartridges as clean as I’d would have liked until now. On a recommendation, I purchased a cheap dual rock tumbler from Harbor Freight and with my 20% off coupon and tax, the total came to
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My Remington 788 223 old gun showed a lot of promise today. Over the past few months I have added an Timney trigger and a new laminate stock to breathe a little life into the old girl. As a result. I must say she looks a lot better. I finally had a chance to shoot it