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 […]
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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
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The Star Spangled Banner is an important part of our history and the song was based on an actual flag that flew over Ft. McHenry and taken from a poem written by Francis Scott Key. Key penned the poem during the British bombardment of the fort during the War of 1812. The poem was eventually
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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
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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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