The Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) can be found along the Texas coast from the Louisiana border to the Rio Grande River. It is a largish sized heron that comes in two flavors. The dark morph is grayish with a contrasting reddish brown head and neck. The white morph is all white. Both morphs sport shaggy […]
These commonly seen wading birds are very similar in appearance. As a result, it can present an identification problem in the field. This short guide is intended to make the task easier and with experience it should become accurate and fairly easy. General Appearance Both species are long legged waders with bright yellow legs. In
Greater or Lesser Scaup? This question comes up frequently during the winter along the Texas Gulf Coast. The confusion starts with the similar appearance of the duck Genus Aytha. In North America we have 6 possible members of this Genus of diving ducks. This includes the Canvasback, Redhead, Ring necked Duck, Tufted Duck and the
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
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
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