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Observ.
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This one is for the wildflower
Lady Bug On A Daisy
Wildflowers and pollinators are out in force now. Preserved blackland prairies have a nice assortment of biodiversity. The ladybug is going after the tiny insects & in the process, helps to pollinate the flower.
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Catarina Convergente (Hippodamia convergens)Observ.
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This one is for the ladybug
Lady Bug On A Daisy
Wildflowers and pollinators are out in force now. Preserved blackland prairies have a nice assortment of biodiversity. The ladybug is going after the tiny insects & in the process, helps to pollinate the flower.
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Pato Doméstico (Anas platyrhynchos var. domesticus)Observ.
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Hidden Duck Nest
Not all that well hidden, the white gives her away. I have yet to see a domestic duck or goose with babies at lakes or ponds. I do see domestic Muscovies and Canada geese do it successfully. And the mallards and wood ducks of course. The escaped/dumped ducks and geese don't have the same survival skills.
American Pekin female duck
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Gorrión Garganta Blanca (Zonotrichia albicollis)Observ.
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Bold Beauty
Someone had left cracked corn on the pier & this handsome sparrow was enjoying the feast. It was on one end of the pier, so I moved to the other end and took photos. Surprised to see one of our winter sparrows still hanging around. In beautiful breeding plumage but has not yet left for Canada to find a mate and raise babies. Fueling for the trip.
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Gorrión de Lincoln (Melospiza lincolnii)Observ.
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Lincoln's Sparrow At The Lake
Spotted this cutie off the side of a pier at the lake.
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Torcaza Aliblanca (Zenaida asiatica)Observ.
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This one is for the dove
Fun In The Rain
Even on a rainy day, life goes on. The dove is having a shower. I've seen them do this in the bird bath when another bird is splashing water high in the air. The woodpecker just wants to eat. The two ignored each other.
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Carpintero de Vientre Rojo (Melanerpes carolinus)Observ.
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This one is for the woodpecker
Fun In The Rain
Even on a rainy day, life goes on. The dove is having a shower. I've seen them do this in the bird bath when another bird is splashing water high in the air. The woodpecker just wants to eat. The two ignored each other.
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Mirlo Primavera (Turdus migratorius)Observ.
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Just The Right Spot
Smart robin, he maneuvered himself until he was right under the falling water. Then he took his bath. Or guess it was a shower at that point.
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Tortuga Pinta (Trachemys scripta ssp. elegans)Observ.
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Another Turtle Reflection
I have to admit it, I'm a sucker for a good turtle reflection.
female
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Jilguerito Pinero (Spinus pinus)Observ.
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Got A Peanut This Time
First time I'd seen a siskin go for a peanut. Judging from the plump little body, I don't think he is picky about his food.
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Altramuz de Texas (Lupinus texensis)Observ.
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It's a conditioned response. Run into a patch of bluebonnets, stop and take some shots.
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Playero Pectoral (Calidris melanotos)Observ.
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Pectoral Sandpiper Portrait
I took advantage of this opportunity and snapped a portrait as the sandpiper paused. So pretty in breeding colors and they work well as camouflage too.
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Tecolote del Este (Megascops asio)Observ.
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Frack Takes A Break From Brooding
I can only guess at what is going on inside my backyard owl house. Frack has been in residence 28 days now. The pecan tree is leafing out, providing shade above her. For the first week she was in the opening most of the day, enjoying the warmth and view. Then she changed over to being out of sight all day and I would only see her maybe once, at random times. This behavior indicates she is sitting on eggs. On this day she peeked out at 5:19 pm. It was the only time I saw her that day and she was back inside within a minute. My first proof of babies will be when a cute, fuzzy bobblehead peeks out. I can't wait for that day. Fingers crossed.
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Chipe Dorado (Protonotaria citrea)Observ.
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Busted!
He caught me taking his photo as he flew around.
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Pato Norteño (Anas platyrhynchos)Observ.
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Beautiful Pair Of Mallards
What a sweet scene. She might be sitting on a nest, but she never got up & showed me. I didn't disturb them.
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Patamarilla Menor (Tringa flavipes)Observ.
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Lesser Yellowlegs Taking A Bath
Nice of it to do this while I was there. Just wish it had not been so cloudy.
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Garcita Verde (Butorides virescens)Observ.
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FOS Green Heron
FOS means first of season. First one I've seen this year. It was way up high on a tree top.
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Tordo Sargento (Agelaius phoeniceus)Observ.
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Suet Wars
Every now and then we have a bit of drama at the suet basket. This time it was 3 ladies disagreeing over who was first in line. I don't often get to see the red on the female wings.
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Chipe Dorado (Protonotaria citrea)Observ.
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They're Back
The males have returned to the wetlands in North Texas & are singing to claim their territory.
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Patamarilla Menor (Tringa flavipes)Observ.
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This one is for the yellowlegs
Lesser Yellowlegs & Solitary Sandpiper
Always excited to have the opportunity to get a comparison shot of 2 hard to identify shorebirds. The solitary is in front. Quite a bit smaller than the yellowlegs. Solitary has a defined eye ring and the flanks are a clean white. Both birds are in breeding plumage. Spots on the solitary's back; a mottled pattern on the yellowlegs' back. The legs are brighter yellow on the yellowlegs and it has some barring on it's flanks.
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Playero Solitario (Tringa solitaria)Observ.
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This one is for the solitary
Lesser Yellowlegs & Solitary Sandpiper
Always excited to have the opportunity to get a comparison shot of 2 hard to identify shorebirds. The solitary is in front. Quite a bit smaller than the yellowlegs. Solitary has a defined eye ring and the flanks are a clean white. Both birds are in breeding plumage. Spots on the solitary's back; a mottled pattern on the yellowlegs' back. The legs are brighter yellow on the yellowlegs and it has some barring on it's flanks.
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Tordo Cabeza Amarilla (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus)Observ.
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Posing In A Tree
He was taking a break from foraging on the ground. No leaves or sticks in the way this time.
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Mirlo Primavera (Turdus migratorius)Observ.
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First Bath In The New Fountain
Figures it was a robin. They do love a good bath. They don't like to share either & I noticed there were no other birds there while the robin was having his bath.
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Tortuga Pinta (Trachemys scripta ssp. elegans)Observ.
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Turtle Reflection
Calm, serene, peaceful...a happy place.
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Patamarilla Menor (Tringa flavipes)Observ.
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Love those long yellow legs. All the migrating shorebirds seem to love foraging in the shallow water and mud. This lake attracts a lot of migrants fueling up for their trip.
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Tordo Cabeza Amarilla (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus)Observ.
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Such A Beautiful Bird!
The stunning colors really pop amongst the spring green. We only see these beautiful birds briefly as they migrate thru twice a year.
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Altramuz de Texas (Lupinus texensis)Observ.
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Spring In Texas
There are lots of wildflowers showing up now, but I keep coming back to the bluebonnets.
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Veza de Invierno (Vicia villosa)Observ.
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Spring Wildflowers Are Popping Up All Over
This is my favorite time of year. Birds are migrating back and wildflowers are blooming. And my favorite color is the green of all that new spring growth.
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Playero Pectoral (Calidris melanotos)Observ.
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Shore Bird Reflection
Mirror, mirror, on the lake...any food down there?
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Tecolote del Este (Megascops asio)Observ.
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Frack Watching A Squirrel
Yesterday morning I went outside to say hello to Frack. However, all her attention was on the squirrel foraging below her.