Yard camping is just the best.
Northern Parula: Screaming To Be Heard (Sound!)
Nothing says spring like males in full vocal combat.
Backyard Feathers: The Best of 2016 Birding (Part 1)
A re-cap of the favorite bird photos for 2016, shot around the property.
Happy Holidays!
"Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face." ~ Victor Hugo However it is you celebrate this time of the year -- Christmas, Hanukkah, Solstice -- we wish for you all to have a safe and relaxing, laughter-infused winter break. And a Happy New Year too! ~ Shannon @ DirtNKids
Love Is In The Air (Sound!)
A menagerie of DirtNKids' nature photography in spring time. Animals are always G-rated when it comes to procreation (with one exception).
Backyard Feathers: The Best of 2015 Birding (Part 2)
There are those we watch and those we chase. Here are 20 bird portraits of our most photogenic yard residents (Part 2).
Reasons To Stay
Winter is for the birds.
Beauty Is Only Feather Deep
A short collection of the most under-appreciated (or over-appreciated) backyard birds in Texas. Photos and quotes on beauty.
Armchair Birding
As the soaring temps settle into the Gulf Coast region, we settle for birding from the comfort of our swing under the canopy, or -- better -- inside where there's A/C. Enjoy photos of our summer bird residents without having to sweat or toil.
Gator Growls and Kissing Cardinals (Sound!)
Another nature hike at Brazos Bend State Park with a live recording of male alligators growling it out! Mommy Cardinal gets kissed by Daddy, and Green Heron works to choke down one big-ass crawdaddy.
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