In the first image, you see what some folks call a pill bug, but I have called them roly polies since childhood. What most folks don't know about … [Read More...] about Three Descendants Of Ancient Lineages
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Bobwhite Quail Drop By For Photos
I love Bobwhite Quail. They are neat little birds that run along the ground which makes them difficult to photograph. These images were taken in or … [Read More...] about Bobwhite Quail Drop By For Photos
Why I am a Conservationist
This first image was taken by the crew of Apollo 8 on Christmas Eve in 1968 as they entered the orbit of the moon. It is called Earthrise. I display … [Read More...] about Why I am a Conservationist
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Powderpuffs Are Colorful Groundcover
Pictured here is Mimosa strigillosa which is a member of the Pea and Bean family (Fabaceae). Powderpuff is the common name most folks remember because … [Read More...] about Powderpuffs Are Colorful Groundcover
Red-eared Slider: A Common Water Turtle in Texas
The Red-eared Slider, Trachemys scripta elegans, formerly known as Chrysemys scripta elegans belongs to the family Emydidae which contains the water … [Read More...] about Red-eared Slider: A Common Water Turtle in Texas
Tufted Titmouse, A Tiny Busy Bird
The Tufted Titmouse, Baeolophus bicolor, occurs in Texas in the central and eastern parts of the state. The orange stripe along the flank, the brown … [Read More...] about Tufted Titmouse, A Tiny Busy Bird