“O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!” [Walter Scott] — I could barely believe the size of that spiderweb — and spider! (see below) — as we were hiking in the Big Thicket Preserve … Read More

— Trying to maintain social distancing and yet remain active and able to be outside our home, yesterday afternoon we went hiking at LCRA‘s McKinney Roughs Nature Park, just minutes from downtown Austin. I was expecting to see some wildflowers, … Read More

— Going back some 67,000 years ago, there were mammoths roaming around in central Texas. The Waco Mammoth National Monument offers a glimpse in the past of these gigantic animals. An adult mammoth could easily stand 14 feet (4.25 m) … Read More

— A short trip to the Texas State Cemetery this afternoon ended up giving me a huge surprise. I got there with the intent to see the tombstones for Chris Kyle, Governor Ann Richards, and US House of Representative Barbara … Read More

— It was probably my second visit to Rocky Mountain NP, while driving along the Trail Ridge Road, when we spotted a small herd of elk. It was the first time I’d seen these gorgeous animals. So, when we returned … Read More

— When we first drove into the North Rim of the Grand Canyon on Highway 67, we noticed a sign warning about bison on the road. We were in very wide and open area of the highway and could see … Read More

— With the extremely hot temperatures we are having in Austin this summer, we have been making sure our backyard has ample water for wildlife. We have noticed an increased number of animals taking a break from the heat under … Read More

— In 2008 we had an adventurous vacation in the beautiful country of El Salvador. With a native friend preparing the itinerary for us, we were blessed with a most perfect vacation. Everything worked out well without a glitch. One … Read More

— Also known as the Texas Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis gularis), this long-tailed lizard appears not to be afraid of people. We spotted this one at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. It did not shy away from my lens and … Read More

— When we come to Port Aransas, going to the beach is a must, of course. Although I love being on the beach just because of the ocean breezes and quiet times, I also enjoy watching the wildlife in Port … Read More

— While walking along the beach in Port Aransas, we often see a variety of wildlife and other things (trash included). American oystercatchers, seagulls, and Portuguese man-of-war are just examples of fascinating sights. Another common occurrence is the presence of … Read More

— Any time we go to Port Aransas, Texas, walking on the beach is a favorite pastime for us. The scenery is so varied that one can spend a few hours just strolling along and watching wildlife and things washed … Read More