We recently watched "Deep in the Heart," (narrated by the charismatic Matthew McConaughey — if you needed more convincing to watch it) which shared an insightful look into the many…
kolenickJuly 29, 2023
The Montezuma quail, which also goes by Mearns’ quail, crazy quail, harlequin quail, black quail, painted quail, and fool’s quail, is a unique and rare bird species native to the…
kolenickApril 27, 2023
Texas is a state that has seen increasingly extreme winter weather in recent years. In the past five years alone, temperatures have dipped far below freezing more often than in…
kolenickFebruary 23, 2023
If you’ve spent any time in the country, chances are you’ve encountered cottontails. Photographs of kids holding wild baby rabbits (that probably should have been left well enough alone) are…
kolenickOctober 11, 2022
With a reputation for wreaking havoc on other songbird nests, but with vivid plumage that’s exciting to see, blue jays have a love-hate relationship with bird enthusiasts. Colorful, noisy jays…
kolenickSeptember 16, 2022
The record-breaking temperatures across Texas during May and June of 2022 were nothing short of breathtaking. In the final week of June, Austin hit 100 degrees 21 times during the…
kolenickJune 30, 2022
Trash pandas in the Lone Star State In 2014, an online commenter called raccoons trash pandas and the term stuck. With their black eye masks similar to panda bears, and…
kolenickMay 23, 2022
A hand-held spotlight sweeps across a dark Texas landscape. Dogs, anxiously awaiting their final let out for the night, are held at bay until the light reaches every corner of…
kolenickApril 27, 2022
While many, on an intellectual level, may be able to understand the crucial role snakes play in a healthy ecosystem, it can still be a challenge to fully appreciate the…
kolenickApril 4, 2022
