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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Dotted Blue-eyed Grass Has A New Name
Once upon a time, I knew this plant as Texas Dotted Blue-eyed Grass. Since that time, Sysirinchium pruinosum has undergone reclassification to … [Read More...] about Dotted Blue-eyed Grass Has A New Name
Tree Cholla Flowers Feed Many Kinds Of Insects
Since I have a large Tree Cholla stand in my front yard, I visit it during May each year when it flowers. The images here were taken in 2016 and 2017. … [Read More...] about Tree Cholla Flowers Feed Many Kinds Of Insects
Greenthread Makes Pretty Spring Flowers
Thelesperma filifolium is the wildflower pictured here. It is a common roadside flower in many parts of Texas. The flowers pictured here show central … [Read More...] about Greenthread Makes Pretty Spring Flowers