Wrapping up 2020
In a normal year, my pattern of interaction with nature goes something like this: Daily: carry my camera with me when I go outside, and if I see a new species, try to… Continue reading
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Our Farm Bird List Grows to 101!
Ever since we moved to our family farm 11 years ago, I have been doing my best to document all the species that live here or pass through. I got a digital camera… Continue reading
Last on the Card, September 2020
This is a fun challenge from Brian at Bushboys World. The rules are simple:1. Post the last photo on your SD card or last photo on your phone for the 30th September.2. No… Continue reading
The Changing Seasons – September 2020 in East Texas
Although I spend a fair amount of time in Central Texas, I live in East Texas. While there is some overlap, we tend to see different plants, insects, and birds here, so I… Continue reading
The Changing Seasons – September 2020 in the Hill Country
In early September, we made a trip to the Texas Hill Country, and played in the Llano River. (You can click on the pictures to see larger images.) I rarely see any migrating… Continue reading
Host and Guests – Ludwigia
I have a goal to identify all the species living on our farm. The pond plants in particular have been a problem for me, because a lot of them look similar. And even… Continue reading
Last on the Card, August 2020
I have been meaning to join in this challenge since I saw it in January! Brian at Bushboys World came up with the idea of showing whatever photos are last on your card… Continue reading
The Changing Seasons – August 2020
I saw a photo challenge on Ann-Christine’s blog, and she found it on its original home with Su (scroll down through the post to find the guidelines). You take 5 to 20 photos… Continue reading
Bioblitz Fun
A bioblitz is an event where people try to find and identify as many species as possible, in a certain place, in a limited amount of time. Often they have a festival feel… Continue reading
Cholera in 1833
Last fall, I wrote here about the Texas Master Naturalist class that I help teach at a state prison. As my small part of this 12-week class, I teach about “Historic Naturalists of… Continue reading
