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By @texasparkswildlife “A common buckeye butterfly spotted near #CollegeStation. #BetterOutside #ObserveEverything #igTexas #butterflies” #2014 http://ift.tt/1qJ3y4u

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Liatris were in full bloom at Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. There were dozens of Swallowtail Butterflies in this area. How many can you find in this photo.

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Chapman's Orchid - Platanthera chapmanii. It is a rare orchid that only grows in East Texas, Northern Florida and the adjacent area of Southeast Georgia. This one was photographed at Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve in Tyler County, Texas. 

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Orchids in Texas ?

Orchids in Texas ?

  When you think of orchids you probably think of the tropical variety, that you often find for sale in big box stores or used in corsages.  But did you know, that orchids are native to Texas? There are 54 species of orchids native to the state.  They can be found throughout the state, but about 36 those species can be found growing in the Big Thicket area of East Texas.  Unlike most tropical…

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Not sure what kind these are but my wife really likes them.

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American Lotus - Nelumbo lutea

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Grass Pinks Orchids - Calopogon tuberosus at Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve near Warren, Texas. 

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Dolphins, Galveston Island, Texas

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Brown Pelicans flying over Dos Vacas Muertas Bird Sanctuary, Galveston, Texas.

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Texas Nature turned 1 today!

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Amorpha fruticosa  photographed at J D Murphree Wildlife Management Area, Port Arthur, Texas.  

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Red-eared Sliders - Trachemys scripta elegans

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Verbena rigida

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New Texas Nature Forum

New Texas Nature Forum

About three years ago I started a website  about Texas wildflowers. During the course of photographing wildflowers I began seeing and photographing other nature subjects.  Not having a place to display those photos, I began working on a new website about Texas Nature.  That website went live this month, along with this blog. I have also created a forum to tie them all together and give my visitor…

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Birdfoot Violet - Viola pedata at Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve

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Lichen at Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve

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First Day of Spring 2014

First Day of Spring 2014

Well today is the Vernal Equinox, also know as the first day of spring.  The days are already starting to get warmer and from now until the autumnal equinox in September, the day will be longer than nights.  Springtime is a symbol of renewal, rebirth and a new beginning. What better time for the rebirth of my Texas Nature Blog.  I have been operating a wildflower blog and a general nature blog,…

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