From the Lone Star State to you. Posts and thoughts inspired by working, playing, eating, drinking and exploring the Lone Star State
Texas Mississippi Kites are migrants over the eastern half of the state. They are breeders along the Upper Gulf Coast and the Texas Panhandle. Many spring migrants come through Texas each year, however, this year has brought a fair amount of breeding birds to the Upper Coast. I saw migrants in May, but now am […]
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Red Shouldered Hawks in Texas – (Buteo lineatus) are a common sight in the Eastern part of our state. You can often find these handsome Buteos close to water within forested areas. They can be observed hunting from a perches near streams or other water. In spring Red-shouldered Hawks in Texas can be seen patrolling their nesting
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Hiking Big Bend National Park can be tame or as challenging as one could ask for. This report details a week of both with the focus being on off-trail experiences. The Plan Normally I would avoid Hiking Big Bend National Park during Spring Break. This year my daughter wanted to do something and Big Bend
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On the quest for accuracy and rifle precision, I have taken an effort to statistically profile one of my firearms. Fully understanding the envelope and limitations of this rifle allows me to have confidence in placing shots on target or game. This analysis uncovers deficiencies in the firearm, ammo and the shooter. The Rifle The
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Big Bend Summer images captured in Big Bend National Park during three separate backpacking trips in the summer of 2016. It was an exceptionally wet year and the park was healthy and green. The contrast between summer and winter in Big Bend are striking. Summer is the rainy season. As a result the desert and
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The season for Texas deer hunting is in full swing. The bucks have entered the rut and now is the perfect time to bag a trophy and fill your freezer with fresh venison. Texas deer hunting is as much a part of the culture as ranching, cowboys and the Republic of Texas itself. Each year
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