Category Archives: Wildlife

Cold-Blooded, Right?

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Roger

I’m pretty sure I’ve never seen this before — a frog sitting on a shelf of ice along the Fox River. When I tried to move closer, it hopped three or four times to reach open water and dove in. … Continue reading →

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Hair Club for Birds — the “Before” photo

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Roger

A male House Sparrow in late January, 2009.

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Two Dog Night

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Roger

I went for a walk this evening after supper. At dusk, I was strolling through an affluent neighborhood when a Coyote appeared from between two houses and crossed in front of me, about 30 feet away. When it got to … Continue reading →

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Butterfly #43 — Common Checkered Skipper

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Roger

pyrgus communis Tuesday, October 21, 2008 — 11:28 am San Antonio, Texas — San Antonio Botanical Garden It was almost time to leave for the airport. I was standing in the formal gardens listening to some older women who were … Continue reading →

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Butterfly #42 — Fiery Skipper

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Roger

hylephila phyleus Tuesday, October 21, 2008 — 10:23 am San Antonio, Texas — San Antonio Botanical Garden I really didn’t get to know this butterfly very well. I was standing in front of the Auld House in the botanical garden. … Continue reading →

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