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Grackle Fledgling Drama

While eating lunch on the back patio one day I noticed some odd activity among sunflowers near our Texas Mountain Laurel tree. With the aid of binoculars, I was able to see that there was a dark-colored baby bird sitting about halfway up a sunflower stem, apparently unable to fly. Nearby on the fence was Continue reading
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A “Plague” Of Grackles

Since the pond was installed in the beginning of November 2024, gradually I have been seeing more bird visitors coming to drink or bathe, although generally only one or two at a time. Then suddenly at dusk on Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024), there was a thundering on the roof that sounded like heavy rain 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.
