We finished 2011 with a much wetter than average December. I recorded 6.2 inches of rain at our house which happened over 11 days, fairly evenly distributed throughout the month. This was the wettest December since I started tracking the … Continue reading →
Mary and I helped conduct a tour of the Jacob’s Well Natural Area for the Lost Pines Chapter of Master Naturalists back in October. Once considered a sacred area by the Native Americans, Jacob’s Well is a natural spring and … Continue reading →
We went for a hike today and checked the bluebird nestboxes while we were out. It’s not nesting season, which is in the spring, but it’s good to get in the habit of checking them. We try to make the … Continue reading →
The central Texas autumns are not known for their color, but the colors are out there. While not overwhelming, there are splashes of yellows, reds, and oranges. These photos were taken about a week ago in the woods behind our … Continue reading →
While on a recent hike I came across a karst feature on our property. We’ve seen it before, but this time I decided to photograph it and see how deep it was. I hiked out today and found it again. … Continue reading →