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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The Mountain Pinks That Nearly Got Us Killed!
On a recent trip to Austin and Fredericksburg, I spotted a limestone hillside south of Abilene covered in these beautiful pink wildflowers. I was … [Read More...] about The Mountain Pinks That Nearly Got Us Killed!
Female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
This is an example of a female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Papilio glaucus. Like the Black Swallowtail, this species belongs to the Swallow tail … [Read More...] about Female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
McCallister’s Phlox, A Lavender Cousin of Drummond’s Phlox
Phlox as a genus has over 60 species. They produce beautifully colored 5 petaled tubular flowers and leaves covered with fuzzy hairs. Drummond's Phlox … [Read More...] about McCallister’s Phlox, A Lavender Cousin of Drummond’s Phlox