Regenerating Spider
On the fourth of the month, I do a mini-BioBlitz around the farm, and see how many species I can find in an hour or two. Yesterday, one of the things I noticed… Continue reading
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Spinning Oak into Gold
As a textile artist, I have a soft spot in my heart for the spinners and weavers in nature. A few times a year, I come across these cocoons, usually on the ground… Continue reading
Mystery Bird Revealed
Did you guess the bird in yesterday’s post? Here it is, the ordinary Great Blue Heron. Normally I see it walking along the edge of the water, but one day I saw one… Continue reading
What Bird?
Sometimes an unusual angle gives you a whole new outlook. The answer — tomorrow!
Those Aren’t Geese!
Last week, after a day of storms and tornado warnings, we had a gorgeous day of 70 degrees with clear blue skies. As I was out on my walk, I heard a sound… Continue reading
Desert Lace
These beautiful patterns are what is left after cactus pads have weathered away, showing their inner structure. I have been trying to find information on how they form and grow, to no avail. … Continue reading
Along a Hill Country Highway
Much of the dry, rocky land of central Texas is really best suited for small populations of grazing or browsing animals. Ranchers may raise cattle, sheep, or goats, but for another income stream,… Continue reading
Tracks in the Sand
After a rain, it’s interesting to go along the creek and see what tracks show up in the sand. It was interesting that I saw so many raccoon prints, because I have never… Continue reading
The Sapsucker
Usually I only see Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers in the shade as they make their way quickly around the trees, but this male stayed out in the sunshine eating persimmons, long enough for me to… Continue reading