Wildlife & Nature

Three-toed Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis)

Three-toed Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis)

Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus)

The Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) mainly eats fish and hunts by swimming and diving. Its feathers, like those of all cormorants, are not waterproof and thus spends time drying them out after spending time in the water. Once threatened by the use of DDT, the banning of this chemical has helped to increase numbers of this species. But traces of DDT still remain in our waterways, even after several decades since it was banned.

Great Egret (Ardea alba)

Great Egret (Ardea alba) stands among the tall vegitation along Lake Woodlands.

Yellow-Bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta scripta)

The Yellow-Bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta scripta) is a land and water turtle commonly found in Texas waterways. It is found in a wide variety of habitats, including slow-moving rivers, floodplain swamps, marshes, seasonal wetlands, and permanent ponds.[5] Yellow-Bellied Sliders are popular as pets.

Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus)

The Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) mainly eats fish and hunts by swimming and diving. Its feathers, like those of all cormorants, are not waterproof and thus spends time drying them out after spending time in the water. Once threatened by the use of DDT, the banning of this chemical has helped to increase numbers of this species. But traces of DDT still remain in our waterways, even after several decades since it was banned.

Great Egret (Ardea alba)

Great Egrets (Ardea alba) are stealthy aquatic hunters eating everything from frogs, to snakes, to fish. This particular Egret was finding success eating small fish along the edge of Lake Woodlands in a shallow inlet.

'One Footed Egret'

Look closely at this Great Egret's rear leg. See anything missing? Yep, it's short a foot. Why? Hard to say, but most likely due to either having become entangled, a predator, or just an injury. Egrets have a wide variety in their diets and this one still seemed to get aorund fishing on the waters edge.

The Green Heron (Butorides virescens) is a small heron found in North and Central America. They are commonly seen along the waters edge, standing very still, stalking unsuspecting prey beneath the surface. They have a wide variety in their diet ranging from small fish, amphibians, and insects. Even small snakes and lizards are fair game. Like most herons, they are an intersting species to watch as they move slowly and methodically to position themselves to catch their prey.

Green Heron (Butorides virescens)

The Green Heron (Butorides virescens) is a small heron found in North and Central America. They are commonly seen along the waters edge, standing very still, stalking unsuspecting prey beneath the surface. They have a wide variety in their diet ranging from small fish, amphibians, and insects. Even small snakes and lizards are fair game. Like most herons, they are an intersting species to watch as they move slowly and methodically to position themselves to catch their prey.

Green Heron (Butorides virescens)

The Green Heron (Butorides virescens) is a small heron found in North and Central America. They are commonly seen along the waters edge, standing very still, stalking unsuspecting prey beneath the surface. They have a wide variety in their diet ranging from small fish, amphibians, and insects. Even small snakes and lizards are fair game. Like most herons, they are an intersting species to watch as they move slowly and methodically to position themselves to catch their prey.

Green Heron (Butorides virescens)

The Green Heron (Butorides virescens) is a small heron found in North and Central America. They are commonly seen along the waters edge, standing very still, stalking unsuspecting prey beneath the surface. They have a wide variety in their diet ranging from small fish, amphibians, and insects. Even small snakes and lizards are fair game. Like most herons, they are an intersting species to watch as they move slowly and methodically to position themselves to catch their prey.

'On the Edge'

A Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) stands at the edge of the Lake Woodlands spillway which flows into Panther Branch below. The genus name 'Actitis' is from Ancient Greek aktites, "coast-dweller".

'Into the Abyss'

A Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) stands at the edge of the Lake Woodlands spillway which flows into Panther Branch below. The genus name 'Actitis' is from Ancient Greek aktites, "coast-dweller".

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.

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Male Bald Eagle watching over nest at Hughes Landing in The Woodlands, Texas

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Male Bald Eagle watching over nest at Hughes Landing in The Woodlands, Texas

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Male Bald Eagle watching over nest at Hughes Landing in The Woodlands, Texas

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Male Bald Eagle watching over nest at Hughes Landing in The Woodlands, Texas

Heron Reflection

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) stands in shallow waters along Panther Branch in The Woodlands.

Great Egret (Ardea alba) with Breeding Plumage

A Great Egret (Ardea alba) displays its breeding plumage while standing along the waters edge of Lake Woodlands.

Great Egret (Ardea alba)

A Great Egret (Ardea alba) stands along the waters edge of Lake Woodlands near Hughes Landing.

Great Egret (Ardea alba)

A Great Egret (Ardea alba) stands among the reeds along Panther Branch in The Woodlands. Egrets are stealthy aquatic hunters eating everything from frogs, to snakes, to fish.

Great Egret (Ardea alba)

A Great Egret (Ardea alba) stands among the reeds along Panther Branch in The Woodlands. Egrets are stealthy aquatic hunters eating everything from frogs, to snakes, to fish.