Stream of Consciousness, Part 1, An American Wigeon and Beyond

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Salado Creek Greenway South, South Side Lions Park Trailhead,

paved and natural surface trails

Today's photos:

My walk today was absolutely beautiful. While I was walking, the reality was palpable. As time has past, however, the experience has taken on an increasingly potent dream-like quality.

It is worth mentioning here that the American wigeon is one of the migratory ducks that winters here in South Texas. Its appearance is another reminder that winter is not far away.

Woodland Theme and Variations, Part 2

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

This series of photos is a continuation from my walk yesterday on the Water Loop Trail at Hardberger Park:

Woodland Theme and Variations, Part 1

Monday, December 3, 2012

Hardberger Park, Water Loop Trail

Today's photos:

This is the first of two posts of the photos from my walk today. It will be continued in tomorrow's post.

River Birds… and a Turtle, A Sunday Special Edition

Sunday, December 2, 2012

River Birds… and a Turtle

"Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children's children."  -  Theodore Roosevelt

These photos were taken on my walk along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River on Friday, November 23.  Somehow when I did the photo editing for that post, I overlooked one photo of a slider turtle. That is how this turtle ended up with all these birds. This was the same walk where a pair of ospreys made an appearance.