Category Archives: Camera Bodies

New Generation Of Monarch Butterflies Begins With Caution

The Monarch Butterflies have all left Mexico and sightings across Texas are becoming common.  It may sound like the “same ol” “same ol” but it’s not.  In my yard I have seen perhaps only 3 Monarch Butterflies.  Journey North and other Monarch Butterfly watchers reported that the population of Butterflies in Mexico this year was…

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Bluebirds and Butterfly Caterpillars

Took a couple of pictures of the male and female Eastern Bluebird as they came down to feed on mealworms.  The male traditionally eats first, but leaves plenty for the female   Finally I took a walk around the yard to see what else I could find.  I was surprised that I have about 10…

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Spring Is In The Air With Birds, Butterflies, and Bees

I’ve got lots of news to share (especially since it’s been so long since I have posted), but only 1 picture. Let me start with what all is occurring in the backyard. The Monarch Butterflies have arrived, but unfortunately I’ve only seen 1-2. The Ruby Throated Hummingbirds just arrived today (March 19).  There is one…

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Eastern Bluebirds Have Begun Nestbuilding, Just In Wrong House

Houston, we have a problem.  The Eastern Bluebirds have begun building a nest.  The problem is that they are building it in a house not meant for Bluebirds.  Should I remove this house before they complete the nest, or just let them continue to build? Notice the house below.  That’s where it appears they are…

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Cedar Waxwings Are Everywhere!

Cedar Waxwings are everywhere!  I even witnessed the Cedar Waxwings chasing the Purple Martins, which I have never seen before. I’ve got two pictures to share.  One is a pair of Cedar Waxwings in my Maple tree.  One is facing the towards the front, the other facing towards the back.  These birds have some amazing…

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Maggie, Golden Retriever Age 11

This post isn’t about butterflies nor wildlife, but I couldn’t resist posting a few new photos of Maggie, my 11 year old Golden Retriever. The thing about Golden Retrievers is that they seem to prematurely age in their facial hair.  Maggie has been no different.  When she was younger she was a much darker color,…

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Male Northern Cardinal On Fence

Don’t tell the songbirds that it’s still Winter, because with these near 80 degree temperatures we’ve been having they are beginning to think it is Spring.  Of all the songbirds I have in my yard, the Cardinal is the most abundant.  The male Cardinals are beginning to look really colorful in their bright red feathers…

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Gulf Fritillary Butterfly On Purple Lantana

2011 was such a devastating year for the Gulf Fritillary Butterfly, at least in my backyard.  The drought was so bad I think it affected many Butterflies, but in terms of normal abundance, this species was hit pretty hard.  Fast forward to 2012, and now January 2013 and these Butterflies have really made a comeback. …

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