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Finch Eggs Have Hatched
After a Barn Swallow nest was constructed in our porch and later abandoned, it was taken over by House Finches. I have a mirror on a stick that I can use to look into the nest any time mom is not sitting in it, and if I want to take a photograph then I briefly Continue reading
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The Swallow Nest Has Been Reoccupied By Finches
In March 2025, a pair of Barn Swallows built a nest high in our front porch. Four eggs were laid and the parents were taking good care of them. Not long afterwards, something attacked the nest and stole the eggs, and the swallows abandoned the nest. That story is told here. What was left of Continue reading
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Interesting Toad Activities
In early spring there was a period of a few weeks when there was a toad chorus around the pond from dusk for two hours or so. Eventually that activity stopped, but then the noise started up again in early May and this time I’ve been able to observe more. Once the chorus starts in Continue reading
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Barn Swallows Have Eggs
After several days of work building their nest, our Barn Swallow porch lodgers settled into a routine where the female was spending most of her time on the nest. So of course I was suspicious that there were eggs. Being a curious person, I invested in a mirror on a telescoping handle in order to Continue reading
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Signs Of Spring
Spring is my favorite time of year. Almost on a daily basis I can see new life forming, either for the first time or emerging from its winter rest. This year, just when we thought we were finished with freezing nights, we had another round in February. So a few things that had already sprouted Continue reading
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Interesting Things Happening On An American Beautyberry
There is a young American Beautyberry shrub near the back door, so I see it every time I go outside. A few days ago I noticed a Bordered Patch caterpillar just curled up on a leaf, and the next day there was a chrysalis in that location. That’s the lighter object in the above photo. Continue reading
About Me
Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.
I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
Rewilding My Lot 