In the first of this two part series, we take a quick look at some local phenomena in the insect world.
Category: Nature
Neighborhood Nature (Pt. 15)
Nature provided a plethora of fascinating scenes over the past few weeks.
Neighborhood Nature (Pt. 14)
Bluebonnets are fading, but there are plenty of other wildflowers to take their place. We also encountered a teensy turtle, and a hitherto unobserved water snake.
Sunrise [here], Sunset [there]
My friend and I regularly exchange sunrise and sunset photos, as we each have unique perspectives.
Neighborhood Nature (Pt. 13)
Tunneling termites, firewood munching bugs and periscoping snakes: we got ‘em.
A Porcupine of Our Own
Wherein I document a chance encounter with a rather prickly individual.
The Three [Armadillo] Amigos
Young armadillos are fun to watch, as long as they’re not in your yard.
Neighborhood Nature (Pt. 11) — The Invertebrate Edition
Widow skimmers, assassin bugs, and parsley-addicted swallowtail caterpillars: what’s not to like?
Neighborhood Nature (Pt.10)
Swallowtails, tree frogs, newborn fawns, and water snakes: something for everyone in the ‘hood.
Neighborhood Nature (Pt. 9)
Caution: Snake photos below! The alarm went off around 5:00 a.m. last Friday. It’s not an actual alarm; it’s just in my head. Go ahead and laugh; you’ll be old someday, too. I managed to stay in bed for another fifteen minutes, knowing that the coffee would be ready in the kitchen by then. We… Continue reading Neighborhood Nature (Pt. 9)