mockingbird
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Mockingbirds Are Fierce Nest-Defenders
In a new housing development with no mature trees, there is not much opportunity here for birds to build nests yet. However, I’ve spotted one that is about half-way up a neighbor’s 12-foot oak tree. I can see the nest from our back patio. Here’s a close-up of the photo above, where you can see Continue reading
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Checkered White Butterfly
The Sunflower plants here now have flowers in various stages of development. There are still new flowers, but also old ones that have seeded. I have seen House Finches and Mockingbirds on the branches pecking seeds out of the flowers, and Mourning Doves on the ground picking up seeds that have fallen. And of course 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 