Butt Breathing of a Snapping Turtle
During hibernation the snapping turtle buries itself in the muddy bottom of its habitat and “breathes” through its butt. Continue reading Butt Breathing of a Snapping Turtle
Tag: Texas Master Naturalist
Fall Migration is for the Birds
I heard them before I saw them, of course. Their distinctive honk-honk-honk alerts me that fall is here, and winter … Continue reading Fall Migration is for the Birds
Beware: Poison Plants Ahead
On your treks through the woods pay attention to plants that can poison you and your pet through touch, smell, and taste. Continue reading Beware: Poison Plants Ahead
Have You Seen Steller’s Sea Eagle?
Have you ever gotten lost? Did you follow that GPS through a wrong turn? If so, did you wind up … Continue reading Have You Seen Steller’s Sea Eagle?
Common Birds Across the U.S.
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) You can readily identify these medium-sized birds by their rusty orange bellies and gray-brown backs (seen … Continue reading Common Birds Across the U.S.
Got Ticks?
I love being outdoors, even in the Texas heat. Nothing better than tromping down a hiking trail at a state … Continue reading Got Ticks?
Gardens of the Ozarks
We took a short trip up through Western Arkansas to explore three gardens. In early April the chances of seeing … Continue reading Gardens of the Ozarks
Pocket Prairie: Rewards of Native Landscape
A while back I wrote about starting your own pocket prairie. I gave you three easy steps to get started: … Continue reading Pocket Prairie: Rewards of Native Landscape
Pocket Prairie: Bringing the Land Back Home
So, you have that space in your backyard that you fertilize and water and mow. It gets good sunlight, drains … Continue reading Pocket Prairie: Bringing the Land Back Home
Podcast Review
Regardless of your age you know what a radio is. If you are like me, you grew up with that … Continue reading Podcast Review
Opossum, Night Visitor and Friend
It is 2AM on a Sunday morning and my terrier is outside barking like there is no end. I roll … Continue reading Opossum, Night Visitor and Friend
Blue Jays, I do not like them
I like watching birds at my feeder. A wide variety of my Pineywoods feathered friends visit often, changing as do … Continue reading Blue Jays, I do not like them
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