I had no idea there was a Wildlife park near my parents house in Italy TX. (Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose) Okay, near in Texas terms is an hour drive, but still… We decided to take two cars Jessica, Doug and their two kids (Rachel and Joey) in one and Melinda, Shanna and … More Wildlife Park
Texas that is. Melinda and Mom and I got a chance to go birding (and grass identifying) around Italy and nearby Waxahachie. Mom who started us all birding moved on to identifying wildflowers and this year has decided to up her game to still another level and identify grasses. She’s so amazing. Grass one: Grass … More Birding in Italy
Mom and I went bird and flower watching on different occasions recently. Not much to be seen while we are waiting for the fall migration to come in. But there were more of the beautiful False Dragonheads. Every morning lately I am greeted outside my front door by 3 Carolina Chickadees in this Live Oak … More Texas Miscellany (Nov 2016)
Mom and I went birding and flower watching for lunch today. I love it when she comes with me. We birded through ranches near Italy, TX. The chalky limestone dirt roads puff billows of fine, white dust all over the car. We saw: Indigo Bunting Red-tailed Hawk 4 Turkey Vultures 4 Mourning Doves White-eyed Vireo … More Afternoon of Birds & Flowers
