Wildlife on the Side Part I- Looking for birds in Texas

| November 24, 2009

TweetLast week a business trip popped up that resulted in a 2 day excursion to Houston, Texas.  I knew exactly what was in store regarding my day job, but uncertainty loomed in regards to any potential birding. Perhaps I might be able to squeeze in a little time for myself so prior to leaving  I [...]

Cranes, Wine, a Fiery Meteor and a Gibbous Moon

| November 9, 2009

TweetSandhill cranes, great egrets,  mallards, American coots, green herons, Northern pintails, a little wine tasting, a fiery meteor and a gibbous moon sound like a recipe for a perfect Saturday.  And that was definitely the case as my wife and I sacrificed some weekend yard work for a little exploration of the Sandhill Crane Festival [...]

A Plethora of Black-Chinned Hummingbirds

| October 27, 2009

Tweet After posting a video comprised of consecutive digital photos of a black-chinned hummingbird in flight, I got in the mood for a little more nectar feeding action.  I’ve had these photos for a couple of  months now, but the activity at my parent’s home is still going strong.  It all began about 15 years [...]

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