I recently visited my brother who lives southeast of San Antonio near Floresville. I was reminded of how varied the Texas geography is. My normal haunts are in the Hill Country and I’ve become pretty familiar with the land and … Continue reading →
I want to share a bit about how I identify many of the species of plants and animals that I write about. You may find this useful if you need to identify a specimen. I don’t want to give the … Continue reading →
We attended the Hays County Chapter’s Annual Gala and Graduation last weekend. It’s the chapter’s big social event of the year, celebrating our accomplishments and welcoming the graduating class. The event was held at the San Marcos Activity Center and … Continue reading →
I saw a tiny praying mantis on our kitchen door frame this week. I was surprised to see it so late in the year, but the hot summer and the recent rains have confused the local flora and fauna. I … Continue reading →
As part of our Wildlife Management Plan, we spent an afternoon a couple of weekends ago putting up 8 bluebird nestboxes. The nestboxes fulfill the “providing habitat” part of the part of the plan. The Eastern Bluebird (Siala sialis) is … Continue reading →