From the Lone Star State to you. Posts and thoughts inspired by working, playing, eating, drinking and exploring the Lone Star State
The Plan A Lower Sabine River Kayak Trip never entered my mind until a few friends proposed the idea a few months ago. We set a date and everyone settled back into work and life. However not really thinking about it too much. Eventually when the date arrived. Therefore all six of us made the […]
Sharp shinned Hawks in Houston are a fairly common sight in Houston and coastal Texas. They are most common in migration and in winter, being unheard of during the summer. While doing a some work in the yard I noticed this guy perched high up in a tall pine nearby. I managed to squeeze out a
Cooper’s Hawks in Houston are by no means rare. In addition they are a very common migrant and winter visitor, along with their cousin the Sharp shinned Hawk. Cooper’s Hawks in Houston in the summer are much less common. As a result breeding pairs have been exceedingly uncommon for quite some time. I have seen
Mesquite Smoked Brisket is a Texas tradition and what better day to render one out than the 4th of July. Since we aren’t having any company, the 10 lb packer’s brisket should be the perfect size for dinner and some chopped brisket sandwiches over the weekend. The Mesquite Smoked Brisket is rubbed with a simple
The Carolina Wrens in Texas are a common sight and sound throughout the entire year. These resident and breeding birds visit my yard perpetually. They creep around the trees and bushes constantly in search of insects and fruit. They explore everything and are very vocal, calling frequently. Carolina Wrens in Texas defend their territories with constant singing and aggressively chase off
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