Category: The Chachalaca
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Whose chick is it anyway?
The American Avocet, like a totally modern woman, secures child minding prior to the arrival of the little ones.
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Celebrating Frank Wiseman
On Saturday morning, the 29th of October 2022, over 40 people gathered at the entrance of Ramsey Park to a memorial for the late Frank Wiseman, team leader and teacher of the local Master Naturalist groups.
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Heart Leaf Hibiscus – – in memory of Frank Wiseman
Tulipán Del Monte, also referred to as the Heart Leaf Hibiscus, is a strikingly beautiful plant native to the Rio Grande Valley. Noted as being found in Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy, and Starr Counties, it naturally grows among woodier shrubs and can be difficult to locate unless it is in bloom and its gorgeous, velvet-like petals…
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A Parting Shot – – Memories of Frank Wiseman
Frank Wiseman was the quintessential group photo guru. No matter what, it either began with a group shot or ended with a group shot.
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An Interesting Visitor – – Coachwhip Snake
This long, slender, non-venomous Coachwhip, a Texas native snake, stopped by the other day for a nice visit. It was basking in the sun near an old, repurposed hay cart that had been adorned with pieces of dead, dried black brush tree branches in order to support two different varieties of native passion flower vine.