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Vol. 19 No. 4. December 2022 – In this issue:
Celebrating Frank Wiseman
On Saturday morning, the 29th of October 2022, over 40 people gathered at the entrance of Ramsey Park to a…
Milestones: Sept, Oct, Nov 2022
Congratulations to those receiving certifications and milestones for September, October, and November 2022.
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…
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…
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…
Shrink the Lawn: An Eight Year Journey
When we were looking for a house in 2014, we had decided we wanted space, so we would not have…
Abstract Beauty in Unexpected Places
Christmas was long past. The weak afternoon glow of a cloudy west Texas fading March sky had only enough strength…
San Benito Wetlands: Helping Shape Its Future
The San Benito Wetlands is 165 acres of ponds that were previously used to treat the City of San Benito’s…
Bifurcate Trashline Orb Weaver
What are those dingy greenish pearls dangling in this spider web? I wondered for years. Then, finally, this summer, I…
We need your help – Harlingen Christmas Bird Count
Our date for the Harlingen Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will be our usual last Saturday of the count which falls on December 31, 2022 for this year….
Strictly Texas
There’s just something about a bug named Texas to make it personal and foster a real kinship with this unique…
South Texas Ecotourism Center: STEC Fall Speaker Series
The South Texas Ecotourism Center (STEC) created a Fall Speaker Series for the first and third Wednesdays in the months…
Grackle Large and in Charge
Grackle Large and in Charge
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Blue Crab Memories
My wife and I grew up on coastal tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. Catching and eating blue crabs…
Butterflies: If You Let It Grow, They Will Come
What happens when you shrink the lawn? You get butterfliers stopping by to visit!
A Glimpse into 2023
As we continue with our “normal” work in 2023, I am excited that our 2023 TMN Annual Meeting is coming…
Weaving Her Story: An Orb in the Yard
One recent November morning I was returning from a sunrise walk. As I approached my front door, a large…
RGVC Leadership Team Winter 2022
RGVC Leadership Team.
Seagrasses Meadows of the Laguna Madre
There’s something almost sacred about hiking through forests. It can evoke the same sort of reverence as walking beneath the…
Contributors to Winter 2022 issue of The Chachalaca
Thanks to the authors and contributors to the Summer 2022 issue of The Chachalaca.
Reddish Egret with Reflections
Reddish Egret with Reflections
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It’s WOW…no, WOWE!
The Winter Outdoor Wildlife Expo is coming soon!
Whose chick is it anyway?
The American Avocet, like a totally modern woman, secures child minding prior to the arrival of the little ones.
Calling All Photographers!
Winter Outdoor Wildlife Expo: Photo Contest Fundraiser
- Strictly Texas
- Grackle Large and in Charge
- Butterflies: If You Let It Grow, They Will Come
- Weaving Her Story: an Orb in the Yard
- Seagrass Meadows
- Reddish Egret with Reflections
- Whose Chick is it Anyway? American Avocet
- Celebrating Frank Wiseman
- Heart-leaved Hibiscus
- Parting Shot: Memories of Frank Wiseman
- It’s WOW…no, WOWE!
- Shrink the Lawn
- An Interesting Visitor – Coachwhip Snake
- Abstract Beauty in Unexpected Places
- San Benito Wetlands
- Harlingen Christmas Bird Count
- Bifurcate Trashline Orb Weaver
- STEC Speaker Series
- Blue Crab Memories
- Calling All Photographers
- A Glimpse into 2023
- Milestones
- Contributors’ Gallery
- Leadership Team
Editor: Diane Hall
All photos were taken by the author unless otherwise noted.
