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Category Archives: Birds
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
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
Best Plants for Attracting Hummingbirds
Who doesn’t love hummingbirds? Not only are they one of the world’s tiniest wonders regarding their incredible flexibility in flight, they are absolutely beautiful. They are fun to watch, especially when there are two or more in the vicinity as … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Interesting Facts/Thoughts, Plants
Tagged attracting hummingbirds, Autumn Sage, cardinal climber, Cypress Vine, darner dragonfly, dragonfly, facts about hummingbirds, fern-like foliage, Firebush, Hummingbirds, perennials, red flowers, tubular flowers, Turks Cap, vines
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Pink Muhly Grass
We have a couple of nice-looking medium-sized terra-cotta pots situated on either side of our patio. The pots are in front of two columns that provide the “entrance” onto our outside dining area. The pots receive full sun year ‘round … Continue reading
The Sounds of Fall
I would venture to say the vast majority of us who are so very fortunate to have the gift of sight use this sense the most when it comes to admiring nature. We see beautiful blooms, brilliant leaves, expansive grass … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Seasons
Tagged acorns, changing seasons, fog, our five senses, popping seeds, seeds popping, sounds of fall, the sense of hearing
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Dove Season
Originally published a few years ago, but very pertinent now as well . . . In light of the fact September 1st marks the beginning of Dove Season and I’ll be hearing shotgun fire all Labor Day Weekend, I wanted … Continue reading
During Drought Plant Succulents to Aid our Feathered Friends
Originally published July 2011. A couple of weeks ago I wrote about annuals that bloom all summer – moss rose and purslane. Both of these annuals happen to be succulents. Succulents are notorious for holding water – think cactus or … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Interesting Facts/Thoughts, Plants, Seasons
Tagged adding fruit to bird feeder, aloe vera, alternatives to bird seed, bird bath, bird bath fountain, bird bath solar fountain, fruit in bird feeder, household alternatives to bird seed, impatiens, maintaining a bird bath in summer, moisture retaining plants, moss rose, succulents
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Birdhouse Gourds
Originally published August 2011. I admit a few years ago I planted birdhouse gourd vines merely for the fun of it. The picture on the seed packet looked very interesting and I knew I would be happy if the vines … Continue reading