I’m reveling in the last of our cooler days, because come summer, instead of enjoying the sounds of birds while … More
Category: desert
Homes are horribly out of place along this scenic stretch of Henderson
If you care about natural / organic spaces in urban settings, this particular area in Southern Nevada may leave you … More
Notes on hares and coyotes you may not find in most field guides
Just thought I would share some nuggets I read recently regarding the behaviors of black-tailed jackrabbits and also coyotes. I … More
The morning I met a coyote
For a few seconds, it stared into my eyes as if it knew and loved me. Maybe even adoration. Or … More
Animal bones, a rock wren and visions of mountain lions
I did a little scrambling over some small hills and rocks yesterday — going off-trail and traversing the opposite side … More
On the bright side of a rainy Monday
This morning it is raining in Southern Nevada, making it cold and dreary, though I know it’s necessary. I mean, … More
Lurking in the creosote at the fossil beds monument
A small group of horned larks took me by surprise today at the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. They … More
Berries of choice for mockingbirds and phainopeplas in winter
The northern mockingbird and the phainopepla are birds of a feather when it comes to their winter diet. Both eat … More
Possible beetle eggs and a duck rumpus
I think there might be a bounty of insect eggs on the forest floor in a remote spot at Floyd … More
the prickly pressed 