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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“Come Into My Parlor” Said The Spider To The Fly
In the picture above, an Argiope sp. spider is biting a housefly that blundered into its snare. Argiope belongs to Araneidae, the family of … [Read More...] about “Come Into My Parlor” Said The Spider To The Fly
Colorful Flaxes Decorate The Prairie
Yellow Flax, Linum rigidum is found throughout Texas and the Southern Plains. This small flowered annual is easy to spot because of its yellow orange … [Read More...] about Colorful Flaxes Decorate The Prairie
Horned Lizard Visiting My Yard
In my backyard, I am lucky enough to have a yearly visitor in the form of a Texas Horned Lizard, Phrynosoma cornutum. This little fella shows up … [Read More...] about Horned Lizard Visiting My Yard