Once upon a time, Texas had herds of buffalo and elk that wandered the great plains and the western mountains. Elk like to spend their summers … [Read more...] about The American Elk in West Texas
Vertebrates
Invisible Porcupines
Sometimes when you are outdoors looking for things to photograph, you come upon something left behind by an animal that makes you wonder what creature … [Read more...] about Invisible Porcupines
Lark Buntings on the Fence
While out taking pictures recently, I was fortunate enough to have seen several Lark Buntings (Calamospiza melanocorys, family: Fringillidae). This … [Read more...] about Lark Buntings on the Fence
Koi Art
Koi are domesticated carp. They have been raised for centuries as pets and colorful additions to garden ponds. The pictures below show a small … [Read more...] about Koi Art
American Goldfinch in Winter Plumage
This member of the Fringillidae family is busy harvesting seeds from a wild sunflower. Members of this family have short stout beaks adapted for … [Read more...] about American Goldfinch in Winter Plumage