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texas2pugs
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Data Architect and sucker for pugs 🐶, coffee, dragonflies, crows, photography, videography, the moon 🌕, Duolingo, Halloween 🎃, moths and nature. Ally 🏳️‍🌈

Camera: Canon EOS 1200D

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This is what the scene looked like literally seconds after breakfast was served. I had to duck my way out of incoming White-winged Doves. That's what I deal with.

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Six or seven White-winged Doves crowding on a platform when breakfast is served.
November 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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These two loving House Sparrows decided to have breakfast at a local restaurant serving fresh seeds. Actually, that sounds like a good idea to me!

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Two House Sparrows having breakfast from a caged platform. The Texas morning sun is shining brightly.
November 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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This morning I woke up to what sounded like someone playing a tiny clarinet or some kind of woodwind instrument. Went outside and found this squirrel playing the peanut. Yes, you heard that right.

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#sqrlpix #Texas
A fox squirrel sitting on a fence holding a peanut up to its mouth. The way he's holding it looks like he's playing it like an instrument.
November 12, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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November 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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The Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) have mostly moved on towards their final destination. Only a few stragglers are left like this one clinging to the flower of a Gregg's Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii).

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#monarchs #Texas
A monarch butterfly hanging onto a Gregg's Mistflower.
November 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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I took my camera on an afternoon walk and spotted this monarch enjoying the blooms of an abelia.

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A monarch butterfly on a blooming abelia. Its wings spread apart under a sunny Texas sun.
November 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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I heard a whisper coming from this Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus) while taking its picture. In the softest voice it said "To everyone who sees this post: have a wonderful week."

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#queenbutterfly
Queen butterfly hanging onto a Gregg's Mistflower. The sun is shining bright on its wings, highlighting the contrast between the black outlines and stark white spots.
October 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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This Gregg's Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii) gets some love by another monarch (Danaus plexippus).

[Note to self: start a Gregg's Mistflower garden for next year.]

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#monarchs #Texas
A monarch butterfly on a Gregg's Mistflower. Its wings are spread wide allowing the sunlight to illuminate them.
October 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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I noticed a few with a different pattern which I learned are the Queen butterflies (Danaus gilippus). Again, the Gregg's Mistflower is one they can't get enough of.

North Texas

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#butterflies #gardening
Queen butterfly floating on a Gregg's Mistflower during a sunny day in Texas.
October 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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The arrival of the Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) is always an exciting time. They are here, flourishing amongst the flowers. This one is enjoying a Gregg's Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii), a Texas native perennial.

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A monarch butterfly clinging to a Gregg's Mistflower. The sun shines bright on its amber colored wings.
October 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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These aromatic asters (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) have been silent all summer long until just days ago when they exploded in blooms. Before word could get out, these honey bees were dancing all over it.

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#bees #Texas #gardening
A Western Honey Bee on an Aromatic aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium). The aster is in full bloom with light purple petals.
October 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Any trick-or-treaters this Halloween? My Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea) is offering "treats" to all pollinators out there celebrating the season! 🎃🐝

North Texas

#gardening #salvia
#Texas #Halloween
Two terracotta jack-o'-lanterns smiling next to a Scarlett Sage in a terracotta pot.
October 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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A beautiful lady, yes. Certainly. But if the feeders are not filled by 7 in the morning, she lets me know. Loudly. Every morning. She prefers peanuts.

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#birds #birdphotography
#nature #naturephotography
#backyardbirds
A Bluejay perched on a branch, head turned to give a side eyed look back to the camera.
September 29, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Sept 18 (2 days ago) was the last time I saw a hummingbird around which means they have likely moved on. Posting one of the last and decent pictures I took. I hope I helped them in some small way.

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#nature #naturephotography
#hummingbirds #Texas
Hummingbird holding its position before a red feeder.
September 20, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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This tiny Ruby-throated Hummingbird (likely female or male juvenile) decided to rest here so that I could take its picture.

"Thank you" I said. It stuck its tongue out and then flew away.

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#nature #naturephotography
#hummingbirds #backyardbirds
Ruby-thoated Hummingbird (likely female or male juvenile) is resting on a branch. It is turned to the side and the sun is shining bright.
September 17, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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Suddenly, I felt as though I was being watched. I turned to see this Northern Cardinal, staring at me, with such intensity. "Intensity, my dear sir", he said to me. "Intensity!"

I sat and pondered.

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A bright red northern cardinal with an intense look in its eye.
September 16, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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My Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea) has been getting so much love these past few weeks by all the hummies that have been passing through. This Ruby-Throated hummingbird was enjoying life today.

North Texas

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#hummingbirds #Texas
#nature #naturephotography
Ruby-throated hummingbird drinking nectar from the bright red blooms off my Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea).
September 14, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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September 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Tiny wings, but great joy and happiness.

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#birds #birdphotography
#nature #naturephotography
#backyardbirds #hummingbirds
Hummingbird drinking from a feeder while still inflight.
August 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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This little lady was doing her happy dance in-between sips from the feeder.

Disclaimer: My next few posts my exclusively be about hummies as they migrate through my neck of the woods.

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#birds #birdphotography
#nature #naturephotography
#backyardbirds #hummingbirds
Hummingbird flying towards a red feeder.
August 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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After taking several long sips of my special blend of sugar water, this Black-chinned Hummingbird turned and stuck her tongue at me. It was a compliment I won't forget.

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#birds #birdphotography
#nature #naturephotography
Black-chinned Hummingbird inflight and its tongue is showing.
August 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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The news amongst these little ones must be spreading as I've been seeing more and more hummies show up to feed. This little lady was thirsty.

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#birds #birdphotography
#nature #naturephotography
#backyardbirds #hummingbirds
Hummingbird inflight coming to drink sugar water from a feeder.
August 23, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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Not the clearest picture I know but I'm still so excited to report the hummies are here in North Texas! I make my own food using 1 part sugar to 4 parts water.

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#backyardbirds
Hummingbird bird drinking from a red feeder while inflight.
August 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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I can't explain it, but somehow through telepathy I was able to receive the message from this dragonfly: Have a great Monday and a wonderful week.

North Texas

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#macro #nature
Dragonfly perched on a twig, appearing to be looking at the camera.
August 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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I always perk up when I see a new bird I don't recognize. It was no different when I spotted this one which I believe is a Brown Thrasher. Apparently they have about 1100 songs in their repertoire.

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#backyardbirds #texas
A Brown Thrasher about to dine on some seeds in a large, white ceramic plate.
August 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM