Drama. These guys all normally get along pretty well, but here a squirrel decided to start something and nearly got kicked in the head as reward. Moments later they were back to munching sunflower seeds side-by-side again.
Jane Dubal Park, along the unpaved trail towards the creek. this empty nest is just above 6 feet, and faces the trail. Note that plastic debris is included in the nest. never saw a bird on the nest or nearby. Taxon valiantly offered 5 suggestions, including Vireos and Verdin, but I have no idea
Stephen Lovelace and I had the privilege of going outside the S, M. Tracy and doing some "belly botany" with Monique Reed in the "lawn" area. Back inside, we also got a taxonomy lesson! Monique is working on Vol. 2 of The Flora of East Texas at the herbarium.
Look under my "Favorites" tab to see some of the great iNat, TMN, and other amazing human beings I have met over the years because of iNat.
Added 8th photo of a herbarium voucher I saw 01-08-2024 as I was volunteering at the S M. Tracy Herbarium. Been thinking about her a lot. Miss her at the herbarium because of her serious health issues.
Drive down Mission Parkway at the posted speed of 10MPH. When I had to pull off the road to observer 3 ospreys. One carry a fish, 2nd osprey looked to be escorting and dive bombing a 3rd. Which I called the bandit.