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This page hosts a galley of Birds I have managed to photograph in 2021. I will update this page frequently throughout the year. Many of the images are very local. Many come from within my 5MR (Five mile radius). Others across adjacent counties and others across the state of Texas. I will expand the radius […]
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When will Limpkins arrive in Texas? This question has been on the mind of some ornithologists and birders alike, for some time. Limpkin Appearance and ID Tips A Limpkin is a medium sized wading bird with characteristics of herons, cranes and ibises. Despite their appearance, Limpkins are the only member of the taxonomy, Aramidae. Limpkins
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Albums of Bird Images by Year. Each album contains images that were taken during the calendar year. While 2021 is the first year in this series, I plan to continue the series again in 2022. UPDATE: The end of 2021 has arrived. During this past year I managed to post images of 223 discreet species
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Update: Growing papayas in Texas has ended in disaster. During the week of February 15th, we experienced a record cold snap along the upper coast. This week’s winter storm, by the numbers: Coldest recorded temperature this week: 13 degrees on Feb. 16 Longest stretch of freezing temperatures: 44 consecutive hours from 6:53 p.m. Sunday to
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Making kombucha at home is not difficult. If you enjoy this mildly effervescent drink, making it at home may be for you. Kombucha probably originated in China and is still a popular drink there today. Kombucha may provide health benefits from the live cultures present in the end product. Make Kombucha by fermenting sweetened tea
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