It’s definitely spring now in Central Texas and the wildflowers are out! The change was sudden and large. Although the mornings are still a bit cool, the day is sunny and the temperature is in the 80s. If I didn’t … Continue reading →
I’m pleased to announce the opening of the Naturescapes 2014 Photography Contest and Exhibition! We start accepting entries on April 1st. The contest is now in its tenth year and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Naturescapes is … Continue reading →
I’ve seen an Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) flying around the nest box which is near our house, so I knew it was time to get out and start this year’s nest box trail checks. We lost one of our nest boxes … Continue reading →
Winter reminded us this weekend that even though it’s almost gone, it’s not over yet. The weather turned cold, wet, and overcast this weekend. It’s hard to believe that winter is over in about two weeks. My hike today concentrated … Continue reading →
The Cedar Elms (Ulmus crassifolia) are pushing out leaf buds right now, in yet another sign of spring. Of course, as I write this, the temperature is supposed to drop to 27 tonight, so winter has not completely loosened its grip. … Continue reading →