Took out the lawn/grass from 1/3 of my backyard and finally got soil in place today. I plan on using the space for native wildflower/bird attracting plants. I’m extremely sore and tired but I can hardly wait till March to start planting.4yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/gardening
Took a trip to Surfside Beach, Texas chasing a report of a Varied Thrush. So glad I was able to see it as it’s beauty did not disappoint.3yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/birding
While out bird watching, I almost stepped on this Copperhead. Would have been a bad day for both of us I imagine.5yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/herpetology
Eastern Bluebirds really dislike squirrels near their nesting box. It’s a Thunderdome every day!5yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/birdpics
Update: Coming up on 60 days since I removed 1/3 of my backyard lawn to create a hummingbird/butterfly garden.4yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/gardening
Worked overnight but was determined to stay up and check out a coastal state park an hour away. It paid off with an opportunity to see a nesting pair of White Tailed Kites and 32 other species of birds. Get out and Bird! Nature is neat!5yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/birding
I’ve been pretty bummed out that my backyard pond had yet to be used by the song birds in my area but today I was treated to a Red-Shouldered Hawk taking a bath!5yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/birding
Currently visiting Denver and went on a hike. I was able to add 15 species to my lifer list and can’t wait to go out again in the morning. This Blue Grosbeak was my favorite of the day.5yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/birding
Brace yourselves, Spring is coming. A pair of Eastern Bluebirds inspecting a possible nesting site in Friendswood, Texas.4yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/birding
Finally got a Hooded Warbler. Clothes all dirty, laid in thorns but totally worth it to see this beautiful bird.4yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/birding
Saw my first Rufous Hummingbird while relaxing in the backyard this morning. Nice change of pace from the Rubys that dominate the area.4yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/birding
Went out looking for an Osprey to add to my lifer list today but couldn’t find one. Instead, I got to add this interesting Ruddy Turnstone I found mingling with seagulls.5yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/birding
Repotted 26 milkweed plants that I’ve grown from seed. I hope all stay healthy until next spring. Butterfly season is going to be LIT next year.5yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/gardening
Noticed the crows were a lot more vocal than normal this morning. Looked up and they were evicting this Red Tailed Hawk from the neighborhood.4yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/birding
Finally got a decent picture of one of my favorite warblers. This Blackburnian warbler showed itself right as I was leaving my favorite birding spot.4yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/birding
A new visitor to the backyard appeared today. At first I thought it may be another Broad-tailed hummingbird but after observing it, the behavior did not match the last one. It’s quiet, not erratic and shares the same rosy pink color on the gorget. Any ideas? Located in Friendswood Texas.4yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/whatsthisbird
My best Osprey shot so far imo. Pulled off the side of the road roughly 25 feet away from where it was eating breakfast. Baytown, Texas.4yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/birding
A big thanks to my fellow Ebird users! Using their checklists, I was able to find one of my most sought after birds!5yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/birding
This bird was being attacked by nesting bluebirds in my yard in Houston Texas . A cardinal came to break up the fight and it managed to escape and it was later seen eating sunflower seeds.5yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/whatsthisbird
We are having beautiful weather ahead of the cold front tomorrow here in Houston, Texas so I took advantage of it and went birding. Saw a lot of awesome birds but this Vermilion Flycatcher took the day.4yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/birding
Added this amazing Swallow Tail Kite to my list today. Only got off two shots as it glided over the backyard.5yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/birding
They have arrived. I didn’t even get the chance to get one zucchini. I hate this bug with every fiber of my being.3yr ⋅ Lordshazbot ⋅ r/gardening
