Hosting a Birding B and B can sometimes be more than bargained for — but certainly always something interesting . . . .
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Her name is Diana Lehmann and after living and dedicating her career to environmental issues, she moved to the Rio Grande Valley to pursue her lifelong passions. She and her husband Mark believe we have a spiritual connection to the earth and all its inhabitants.
Published in McAllen Monitor, January 16, 2021
Shy, stealthy and adept at hiding, these hunters are abundant but rarely seen.
Make no mistake – the Master Naturalist Program is an adventure. Only a couple weeks into our training, I’m learning more that I dreamed possible and am discovering folks who are passionate about conservation in all its forms. I came without a science or environmental education or work background, but with a love I’ve developed through the influence of incredible people like John Bax and the outdoor writers I’ve known.
Surprisingly, a bout of cold, drizzly weather can still provide nourishment for our delicate-winged creatures!
When the orderly calm of ducks and wading birds on the resaca is disturbed, grab the binoculars — something’s afoot . . . .