First two pics show two species for comparative purposes.
Specimen on right: Note V-shaped base of flower, less dense branching, longer/narrower petals compared to Amphiachris (left; https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34926032).
These specimens were growing adjacent to one another in the same soil type (a silty, firm sandy loam).
My favorite observation of the trip, and possibly a Timberlake first (but definitely not the last)! Love me some @connlindajo. Look at that smile and happy disposition. Always a joy to see you, Linda Jo.
I've never seen an armadillo use a blind before but while looking out in this field I saw a clump of grass moving along. Covered quite a distance before the armadillo slipped out and gave me a few photos. Smart!
I could not resist posting my own photo today. I am beginning my 9th year of iNat addiction!
(Photos taken at Cedar Park Park in Bastrop County last year at a Celebrate Texas Pollinators BioBlitx hosted by the TMN Lost Pines Chapter. Saw lots of bees and butterflies visiting the impressive wildscape garden.)
I saw several of these along the bluff at Rita Blanca Lake and had better luck photographing them than earlier in the day at Lake Meredith.
Female
UVIVF
Sorry It flew away after I took this picture. I couldn't take a picture with normal light
Orange Flameflower
Hwy 125 Maddin Prairie Preserve
Mitchell, Co
Orange Flameflower
Maddin Prairie Preserve
Mitchell, Co
New House of Jack
After two days in this wren box, this Green Tree Frog, which was previously bright green, turned brown like the box.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/84056637
New House of Jack
Can someone please help me identify this wren?
Surprise again! The real last observation from the weekend trip is a Pseudoscorpion that hitched a ride on the Mallodon ! So cool!
Adjusted the date/time and location to when the Mallodon was found as that seems more accurate to when/where the pseudoscorpion was found too.
Took some photos between grandson's baseball games.
Came across this photo of GREG LASLEY, one of my favorite iNat folks, and HAD to include as an observation. Realizing it may be "frivolous" info to some, I want to document how much help he has been to me and so many iNaturalists.
GREG LASLEY went above and beyond to fulfill his promise to speak to my Texas Master Naturalist chapter in Milam County, Texas on this date. This photo of GREG LASLEY was taken in Rockdale,Texas, while he was sharing his observations, experiences, and photographic skills with my El Camino Real Texas Master Naturalist Chapter.
Thanks, again, Greg.
Just for fun, I'm uploading some images of a couple of the blacklight sheets that we set up at Matador WMA. This is the general scene we were dealing with much of the evening. So lean in and just try to photograph one critter at a time!
Such an enjoyable gathering with fellow iNatters at Matador and Gene Howe WMA's...
https://www.inaturalist.org/journal/sambiology/36928-texas-panhandle-gathering-inaturalist-is-a-tool-of-engagement
Credit to Anthony Heweston for original sighting. Seen by upwards of 10 birders at least while I was there.
Last photo showing (from left to right):
Astragalus lindheimeri
Astragalus austrinus
Astragalus nuttallianus
Mystery species
Details of achene for comparison among species of Anemone.
Pubescence has been removed to reveal shape of the achene.
Observation set: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&verifiable=any&field:Morphological%20comparison=Anemone%20seed%20comparison
growing in partial shade on moist soil near trees, on a steep north-facing slope
www.mushroomexpert.com/coprinus_comatus.html
White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae)
25 November 2017
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr.
Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas 78572
Different specimens included in this observation...