From the Lone Star State to you. Posts and thoughts inspired by working, playing, eating, drinking and exploring the Lone Star State
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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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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A Texas deer hunt over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season is a tradition all over the Lone Star State. As a result thousands of hunters take to the hills, brush country and forests to try their luck. Furthermore it’s a time to teach the kids and fill the freezer with high quality free range
Big Bend Chisos Mountain Snow is an uncommon event in the National Park. Winters are generally mild, with periods of cold weather and occasional snow. On rare occasions, snow or ice can close the road into the Chisos Basin for a short time. During a recent trip to Big Bend, the uncommon occurred. Ice and snow,
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Big Bend National Park Postscript – The Long Way Home At the end of each trip I’ve ever taken to Big Bend, it always seems that the departure involves a flurry of activity. A preview of the return to the world we live in every day. Meanwhile packing up, putting things in their proper place,
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