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A member of the warbler family, this species seems to have more in common with our northern mockingbird. They are closer in size to a mockingbird, similar flight and foraging behavior and even have the ability to mimic some other bird calls. That bright yellow breast really stands out.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in June 2020
This beautiful black swallowtail was visiting the prairie verbena blooms in our meadow.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas during April 2021
Perched on a mesquite tree limb, giving me some nice opportunities to get a few shots. Nature at it's best in Montell, Uvalde County, Texas.
I looked everywhere for a 4 leaf clover and couldn't find one :( so I settled for some bokeh instead
Not sure of this beetle species. I think a soldier beetle or longhorn beetle of some type. It struck a nice contrast to the yellow petals of the zinnia on which it perched.
From October 2020 in Montell, Uvalde County, Texas
Female northern cardinal striking a picture perfect pose on a nice sunny day.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in December 2020
One of many species of dragonflies that I have observed and photographed on our property. This one is called widow skimmer.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in July 2021
More from my aunt's butterfly garden. A variety of butterflies an other pollinators were taking advantage of the zinnias and other blooms on a marvelous October day. A bee and sulphur butterfly.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas
In Montell, Uvalde County. I'm not completely sure about the species ID, but think the swift setwing fits.
Wandering through these woods in the winter is quite different compared to summertime. In the summertime birds are singing, bugs are buzzing and other animals are living quite extrovert lives. Winter gives calmness, anticipation and preparation for warmer days. Suddenly this streak will be very much alive. I hope to see the same place again during spring.
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Camera: Kiev 88
Film: Kodak Protra 160
Lens: Volna-3 80mm/f2.8
Who's studying who here? This butterfly was resting on one of the leaves of our fig tree and seemed to be looking straight into the lens. It is called a goatweed leafwing, a rather unfortunate name (in my opinion) for such a beautiful orange colored butterfly.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in July 2021
Autumn sage (salvia greggii) I believe. This one sports brilliant red blooms. Some of them have magenta, bright pink or even purple blooms. The bloom frequently throughout spring, summer and fall. Great for attracting pollinators and hummingbirds.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas during April 2021
This flycatcher is in the family known as tyrant flycatchers (Tyrannidae) and genus Myiarchus. I can't determine which one of these it happens to be. Many of the Myiarchidae are very similar and easier to differentiate by their vocalizations. This one happened to be silent when I saw. A sound ID app on my phone picked up both a great-crested call and an ash-throated call and between the two I lean toward the great-crested for this one. There is also a Yucatan flycatcher that is very similar. Regardless, it was seen in Cozumel Mexico during April 2023
This patch of yellow iris has been thriving in a shady area just near the edge of a spring fed creek on our place near the Nueces river for many years. The blooms are always a welcome harbinger of springtime and the monarch butterfly on the top bloom was happy to find them.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas
An adult male hooded oriole perched on one of the century plant flower clusters. The flowers attract insects that the birds will eat, but orioles also like the sweet nectar produced by the yellow blossoms.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in May 2022
This male was showing off his beautiful red and yellow head markings as he inspected the suet I had placed on that old tree stump in my yard. It was a cold and snowy day in February 2022. Montell, Uvalde County, Texas
This have pretty pale purple or bluish flowers that remind me of shooting stars when I see them. One of the many wildflowers found on our place.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in May 2020
Male summer tanagers are beautiful birds to see and hear. They are one of the first birds to arrive in spring and last to leave for winter at our property. I sometimes hear the song before I see one of the birds. The females are duller, more of a yellow-olive green combination.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in May 2022
I'm still not completely sure that I have made a correct ID on this one, but another birder has given me some tips to help me pin it down. Anyway, it was the first and only time I saw this bird and to my knowledge the first time I have seen this species. It posed nicely on some rusted barbed wire. In Montell, Uvalde County, during September 2018.