Nature Stories – Page 23 – Forgotten Winds

Rare Turkey Vulture Selfies

By: Christena September 30, 2016June 20, 2020

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These are rare turkey vulture selfies from my research at Comanche Springs Astronomy Campus. I never would’ve guessed that a turkey vulture would be inquisitive enough to walk around and check out a camera trap. Turkey vultures are often seen flying over this highest point of the campus. This camera trap has captured a few…

Cardinal Flower – A Toxic Beauty

By: Christena August 22, 2016November 6, 2017

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There is always a first for everyone and this flower was a first for me. Discovered at Sitting Bull Falls in the Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico this bright red flower can stand out in any landscape. According to the literature, Lobelia cardinalis has been a heavily picked flower for years. The careless taking makes…

Spotting a Red-tailed Hawk Nest

By: Christena August 16, 2016June 20, 2020

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In March 2016 I noticed a large nest high in a hackberry tree at Comanche Springs Astronomy Campus. At that time I could only speculate on the bird it might belong to. Along came April. The trees had erupted in green, camouflaging any signs of a nest. I almost forgot to stop the Gator to…

Secret Lives of Roadrunners – Part 2

By: Christena July 25, 2016June 20, 2020

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And so the secret lives of greater roadrunners (Geococcyx californianus) continues at Comanche Springs. This camera trap was very active with roadrunners and cottontails triggers for the last month. I have no idea how in the world this image was captured or what was going on to capture it. The roadrunner is not in flight,…