1st vacation of the year

This is the thermometer from the radiator of Mr. Abben's Model A


Front and rear Raccoon foot prints on top of someones shoe print left from yesterday

Mr. Woodpecker looking for a bite.

This raccoon is out in front of the wildlife viewing stand.

He was really focused on the quest of food. I whistled,

thumped on the floor, and called him. He never slowed

down in digging in the mud until I cleared my throat.

This Dragonfly likes yellow jacket snacks. He (it) grabbed

the yellow jacket as it flew by where he was perched.

How many alligators are there in he pond? Two or Three?

Summer in North East Texas

Mr. Abben and his weekly swing throught the preserve.


Brenda That was the alligator...after all

More from this weekend

From the hilltop.... A gentle breeze wafting the fragrance of the surrounding flowers


Not cleared for landing... I was set up at the viewing stand and was pleasently surprised to see the Egrets and Herons returning to the water around the viewing stand.

Pretty soon, the area was filled with birds.
The scene 10 seconds before the bicyclist
passes the viewing stand. These birds have
a really good sense of hearing.

Water Hazard....

Morning stretch

Morning comment

Saturday Morning

It must have been family day at the preserve. Above, there are at least three raccoons huddled in the fork of the tree.


Small members of the Nutria family are taking a breakfast break. There were four babies with mom, dad was next tree over enjoying the peace and quiet.

Great Egret ...unlike the egrets in Dallas, the ones here didn't appear to be building nest, mating, watching TV or anything.


The Dragon Flies were out in force..

I counted eight Bull Frogs in close proximity to large foot bridge. There were several snakes foraging for food. I'll try to post them in this group tomorrow.

Of course, I had to include my moss and fungi find.

Lighting was in the wrong place, but just to confirm one of the gators is still there.

Tree Frog..staying out of the snakes line of site.

What is that on the frogs brow?

I found another fan of the Mineola Nature Preserve....

Neutra enjoying th' sun.


Alligator's view .



At 28 degrees, this moisture turns to ice.
The consistency is that of thin ribbon candy.


No matter th' Season, this is a great path to walk, jog or run.
If I read the sign correctly, this was once the pathway of
a railroad. Just think, of the sights one would see riding
the rail toward the Sabine River. If you hear a steam
whistle, you might want to step to one side, just in case.


It was 28 degrees Fahrenheit this morning. I apologize
for the quality of shots on today's posting. I guess we
were all a little cold.


The Crows were out in full force today. This one kept
watch on me.



Redbird feeding on the frozen surface .


Someone yelled "Road Trip!" I guess taking
OFF on slushy water requires a longer runway
and a lot more flappin.

Notice the spikey hairdo on this vulture.

The fungus amongst us