Author: Anita Westervelt
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Birds have adaptations to survive brutal weather
Published in McAllen Monitor, February 20, 2021 — Humans are advised to hunker down during emergencies; birds do it instinctively . . . .
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It’s That Time of Year and There’s One Plant That Does it All
Published in Welcome Home RGV, February 3, 2021 — A native shrub for one-stop shopping — for birds that is . . . .
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Anita’s Blog — An Annoyance Of
Hosting a Birding B and B can sometimes be more than bargained for — but certainly always something interesting . . . .
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That’s a big cat — a pretty kitty to observe from afar
Published in McAllen Monitor, January 16, 2021 Shy, stealthy and adept at hiding, these hunters are abundant but rarely seen.
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Anita’s Blog — Unusual Winter Blooms
Surprisingly, a bout of cold, drizzly weather can still provide nourishment for our delicate-winged creatures!
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Anita’s Blog — Abundant but Rarely Seen
When the orderly calm of ducks and wading birds on the resaca is disturbed, grab the binoculars — something’s afoot . . . .