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- Revisiting Monarchs
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- Oak Apples (or Oak Galls)
- The Pomegranate – A Beautiful Tree bearing Healthy Treats
- Solar Fountains for Existing Bird Baths
- Economical & Ecological Tips to Aid Nature
- Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
- Pet Products that May Make Life Easier
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Recent Posts
- Revisiting Monarchs
- Photo Viewing Invitation
- Oak Apples (or Oak Galls)
- The Pomegranate – A Beautiful Tree bearing Healthy Treats
- Solar Fountains for Existing Bird Baths
- Economical & Ecological Tips to Aid Nature
- Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
- Pet Products that May Make Life Easier
- The Great White Buffalo
Category Archives: Birds
Solar Fountains for Existing Bird Baths
Originally posted July 2011. Since this post was written, you can find a greater variety of similar portable solar fountain devices for your existing bird bath. Although I admit I become excited about products that really work (especially anti-aging products!), … Continue reading
Posted in Birds
Tagged bird bath, bird bath fountain, bird bath solar fountain, bird friendly yards, portable solar fountain
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Early March in North Texas – A Pictorial
March 6, 2020 My last blog post was so very long that this time I decided to give everyone a break and simply post a pictorial of some of the beautiful items in my yard that are showing promising signs … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Birds, Plants, Seasons
Tagged abelia, Azalea, bluebonnets, Bridal Wreath Spirea, Clematis, Ducks, Elm, Fringe Flower, Heuchera, Indian Hawthorne, japanese maple, Mallard, spring
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February Observations
In February in north Texas, when you begin to see more robins on the ground than in the trees, you can be reasonably assured warmer weather is on its way. Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Insects, Interesting Facts/Thoughts, Seasons
Tagged berry-eating birds, ground-feeding birds, insect eating birds, robin migration, robins, signs of spring, thrush family, worms
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Wild Rose Pass
A Valentine Ghost Story This post is an excerpt of an article I wrote about nine years ago and I cannot believe I haven’t posted it at Nature is Nurture before now. I suppose the theme is a little more … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Birds, Interesting Facts/Thoughts, Plants, Seasons, Travel
Tagged Alice of Fort Davis, auodads, Fort Davis National Historical Site, Fort Davis;, Ghost Story, highway memorials, Indian Lodge, javelinas, Limpia Creek, Marfa, McDonald Observatory, Roses, Super Bowl, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Valentine Ghost Story, Valentine’s Day, West Texas, West Texas Lore, Wild Rose Pass
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Call of the Crows
The call of the crows can very well be a warning that predators are approaching. Continue reading
