Photos from the City Nature Challenge

I live on the very edge of the Houston-Galveston territory for the City Nature Challenge.  This bioblitz event, run by iNaturalist, is a worldwide, 4-day challenge held every year, to get people outside,… Continue reading

Host and Guests: Texas Ragwort

This year we have had a big bloom of Texas Ragwort, and on my walks I noticed many insects visiting them. These photos were taken over about a one-month period.  That is a… Continue reading

A Multi-Species, Multi-Tasking Spring Workout

Okay, everybody!  It’s obvious that the dead plants along the edge of the pond have to be cleared out, and goodness knows that will be a workout. But we only have one week… Continue reading

Spiders and Snakes and a City Girl

Originally posted on BaseballGal :
I am, by all standards of measure, a city girl. I come from the neighborhoods of curbed streets with water drainage thingys and sidewalks – even bike routes. Places…

WalkingSquares 27 through 30

Yay! I did it! I followed Becky’s #WalkingSquares challenge, walked outside and took photos every day in November (except one). If I am to be honest, I will have to admit that for… Continue reading

WalkingSquares 20 through 26

This week I continued to walk for Becky’s #WalkingSquares Challenge. I walked outside every day except Tuesday, and I am going to have to count going up and down the grocery store aisles… Continue reading

WalkingSquares 13 through 19

Lots of weather changes this week and a few good pictures! Sunday, November 13, was a beautiful day, clear and cold.  I was able to get some nice clear pictures of Pine Warblers. … Continue reading

WalkingSquares 6 through 12

I am enjoying the WalkingSquares challenge set by BeckyB of Winchester, to get out and walk each day in November.  Most days I walk around our farm, but on two days this week… Continue reading

WalkingSquares 1 through 5

BeckyB of Winchester is asking us all to accompany her in walking every day in November, and in capturing a square image from our daily walks. This is my first time in joining… Continue reading

The Best-Laid Plots

A response to a WordPress prompt, originally posted on my other blog in 2013.