Friday, March 2, 2012
Today's photos:
Where my walk on Monday, November 21 was on the south side of Government Canyon Creek, today's walk was on the north side of the creek. If it weren't such a long drive for me to get there, I would be walking more frequently at the Government Canyon SNA. Beyond that, the photos tell the story.
Actually, while I'm at it by way of editorial comment, Texas Parks has a serious budget shortfall brought on by a combination of circumstances. They are a priceless resource that need to remain open to the public. For more information on how you can contribute, click here.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Yesterday there were a number of ducks on the catchment pond in McAllister Park. There were several green-winged teal and a pair of mallards, but the ones that were without a doubt the most eye-catching were the Buffleheads. These rather small ducks spend the winter in the Southern United States, generally in coastal areas. This small flock is probably just beginning its migration back to the arctic for the summer:
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Today's photos:
I was trying to think of somewhere to walk today that would be especially appropriate for leap day (Feb. 29) and couldn't think of anywhere in particular better than another. As it turned out, trying to walk the dirt trails in McAllister Park today was very appropriate.
The dirt trail ranged from wet to soggy. I actually found the forearm crutches useful in "leaping" across the occasional small mud puddle along the trail. This was the same trail I last walked in McAllister Park on Monday, October 31.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Mockingbirds are very observant birds, constantly watching over everything in their territory. There was one near the end of my walk this past Friday that flew into a tree next to the walkway and landed on a branch just above my eye level only six or seven feet from where I was approaching.
It watched intently as I slowly raised the camera and didn't fly away. They aren't afraid of much and will aggressively defend their territory, even attacking people if they feel there is a territorial threat. Fortunately, this one just posed for the camera:
