Wildlife & Nature

Great Blue Heron in River

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) stands in the shallow rapids of the Guadalupe River.

Great Blue Heron in River

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) stands in the shallow rapids of the Guadalupe River.

Great Blue Heron in River

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) stands in the shallow rapids of the Guadalupe River.

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Yellow Garden Spider (Argiope Aurantia)

A black and yellow garden spider common to North & Central America and Hawaii. They often build webs up to 2 feet in diameter in areas adjacent to open fields. This one was found in a riparian area along the Spring Creek Nature Trail in The Woodlands, Texas. They are not aggressive and their venom to humans is similar to the affects of a bee sting. Their venom contains toxins with potential as therapeutic medicinal agents.

Yellow Garden Spider (Argiope Aurantia)

A black and yellow garden spider common to North & Central America and Hawaii. They often build webs up to 2 feet in diameter in areas adjacent to open fields. This one was found in a riparian area along the Spring Creek Nature Trail in The Woodlands, Texas. They are not aggressive and their venom to humans is similar to the affects of a bee sting. Their venom contains toxins with potential as therapeutic medicinal agents.

'Nap Time'

A Steller Sea Lion (Eumetopias jubatus) sleeps on a rocky outcrop in La Jolla Bay, California. It's estimated there are less than 100,000 remaining today.

Plymouth Rock Chicken

The Plymouth Rock is an American breed of domestic chicken. It was first seen in Massachusetts in the nineteenth century, and at one time was the most popular chicken breed in the United States.

Plymouth Rock Chicken

The Plymouth Rock is an American breed of domestic chicken. It was first seen in Massachusetts in the nineteenth century, and at one time was the most popular chicken breed in the United States.

Plymouth Rock Chicken

The Plymouth Rock is an American breed of domestic chicken. It was first seen in Massachusetts in the nineteenth century, and at one time was the most popular chicken breed in the United States.

Heron Reflection

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) stands in a shallow lake reflected in the early morning light.

Heron Reflection

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) stands in a shallow lake reflected in the early morning light.

Heron Reflection

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) stands in a shallow lake reflected in the early morning light.

'Heron Sillouhette'

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) stands in the shallow rapids of the Guadalupe River at sunset with the setting sun highlighting it's plumage.

'Heron Plumage'

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) stands in the shallow rapids of the Guadalupe River at sunset with the setting sun highlighting it's plumage.

Footprints in the Sand

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Green Tree Frog (Hyla cinerea)

A Green Tree Frog (Hyla cinerea) rests on a tomato plant cage in a vegetable garden. These species provide valuable functions in controlling insect populations.

Willet (Tringa semipalmata)

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Juvinile Broad Winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus)

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Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) on River Rock

A Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) sits on a rock in the Guadalupe River in the early morning.

Great Blue Heron in River

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) stands in the shallow rapids of the Guadalupe River at sunset.

'Heron Sillouhette'

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) stands in the shallow rapids of the Guadalupe River at sunset.

Great Blue Heron in River

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) stands in the shallow rapids of the Guadalupe River at sunset.

White Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) crossing river.

A White Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) crosses a shallow section of the Guadaulpe River in New Braunfels, Texas.

White Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) crossing river.

A White Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) crosses a shallow section of the Guadaulpe River in New Braunfels, Texas.

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'Catch of the Day'

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) attempts to swallow a 20 inch Rainbow Trout on the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, Texas.

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'The Big Gulp'

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) attempts to swallow a 20 inch Rainbow Trout on the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, Texas.

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'Good Papa'

A male Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) feeds a recently hatched fledgling.

Chickadee on a Tree

Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) on a tree trunk. Preserving our forests are instrumental in giving bird species a habitat in which to thrive. Loss of forests means loss of species.

'Final Landing' Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans)

A Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans) rests on a patio railing, no longer alive but perfectly intact. A dragonfly life span is about 7 months, I guess this one’s brief time was up, and it made one final landing. :(

Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolate)

Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolate) blooming in early summer.

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella)

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) blooming in early summer

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella)

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) blooming in early summer

Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera)

Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera) blooming in early summer.

Narrowleaf Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida)

A Narrowleaf Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) blooming in early summer.

Three-toed Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis)

Three-toed Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis)

Three-toed Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis)

Three-toed Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis)

Gulf Coast Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis proximus orarius)

A Gulf Coast Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis proximus orarius) rests next to a garden hose on a deck in sunlight.

Narrowleaf Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida)

A Narrowleaf Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) blooming in early summer.

Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta)

Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) blooming in early summer.

Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Close-up of Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) petals.

Swamp Rabbit (Sylvilagus aquaticus)

A Swamp Rabbit (Sylvilagus aquaticus) nibbles on tall grass in the early morning. Common to wet areas and bottomland areas, and well adapted to a semi-aquatic habitat in that its dense fur "waterproofs" its skin.

Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens)

Wetland areas along the Gulf Coast not only provide valuable habitat for wildlife, they also help mitigate against storm surge and flooding.

Bearded Dragon

Pogona is a genus of reptiles containing nine lizard species, which are often known by the common name bearded dragons.