Not long ago, during a gathering at Babulya’s house to celebrate cousin Stella’s birthday, our family was unexpectedly serenaded by the untamed voices of the Texas plains coyotes. As dusk settled over the grass and trees, a chorus of howls echoed across the land. It was not a frightening sound, but rather something deeply stirring—a…
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The Black Grackle: Behavior, Diet, and Why They Thrive in Cities
This month, our family had more run-ins with grackles than ever before, and each one turned into a little adventure. The first happened at our neighborhood H-E-B. We were walking through the aisles when I heard the boys squealing and pointing upward. A shiny black bird was flying back and forth under the fluorescent lights,…
Backyard Wildlife: How to Attract (or Deter) Grey Squirrels Safely
Have you ever fed squirrels at a park? Recently, my sons and I went to Springwood park and fed the grey squirrels. It reminded me of when I was a child… I was fascinated by the Eastern Grey Squirrels that frequented our backyard. Their playful antics and bushy tails captivated my imagination, and I dreamed…
Nature Study ~ Northern Cardinal
How to Make a Simple Bird Feeder to Attract and Observe Cardinals: This winter, as the chilly breeze swept through our backyard, we noticed a lack of songbirds. The usual melodies that filled the air were missing, and our garden felt strangely silent. Inspired to bring back the birds, my son Neil and I decided…
Mexican Free-Tailed Bats: Fascinating Facts and Their Role in Texas Ecosystems
Our Family’s Bat-Watching Adventure On a warm October evening, our family decided to embark on a bat cruise in downtown Austin to witness one of the city’s most remarkable natural phenomena—the flight of the Mexican free-tailed bats. It was a perfect evening for a nature study, and we were all excited, especially my young son…
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