Mesquites hold out until winter then quickly drop leaves

The mesquite trees are down for the season at my local park. It was jarring yesterday to see that they’re … More

Peacocks make an appearance during my holiday nature walk

Holiday orphan that I am, I spent Christmas Eve meandering at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs. There were a … 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

Rabbit Tricks: Pulling the disappearing act

Spotted a desert cottontail recently trying to make itself invisible at the Clark County Wetlands Park. Not difficult for it … More

The scene where the story has a made a wonderful turn

It wasn’t so windy that it prompted thoughts of returning home, but enough to stir up some drama, and the … More

Ordinary birds that can class up the place when they visit

When I work from home, I take a break and go for a walk around my apartment complex to see … More

My need to name things that I come across in the desert

I’ve become somewhat obsessed with learning about what I’m looking at when it comes to the desert outdoors. I think … More

The always-dashing American robin

The vibe near the pond at Sunset Park

If you’re a Sunset Park newbie, just follow the sound of honking ducks to locate the pond. It’s only about … More