Texas 2012–The Ranch

by | Mar 3, 2012 | Family, Vacation

This winter we swapped shoveling snow for (in part) feeding farm animals.  Twice a day, we feed 2 goats, 5 donkeys and 4 horses.  Luckily, we don’t have to shovel manure.  Here are some shots of Tina enjoying 80+ degree weather. {More images at...

Another birdy day

by | Mar 1, 2012 | Birding

Tina and I skipped out of work a bit early today and did some birding at Cibolo City Park.  Highlights included chasing a Winter Wren, 6 Carolina Wrens, 18 Meadowlarks and a Roadrunner in a tree.  The morning included another life bird… the Vesper Sparrow...

Another new yard bird…

by | Feb 26, 2012 | Birding

Wondering if spring migration has begun?  We woke up to a new yard bird this am.. about 6-7 Lark Sparrows made an appearance and have been eating off the ground all morning.