This flower is among my all-time favorites on the Llano Estacado here in West Texas. Seeing it in bloom so early is an observation mark of what this Spring may bring. What will not be? Wildflowers do grow here in West Texas. You just have to be observant to discover them. Happy Monday and happy…
Read MoreFrom October to February, sometimes into March, the West Texas skies in certain counties become a symphony of sandhill cranes. In southeast Terry County, this last week there were thousands of them. Music to my ears. They are magnificent birds. Enjoy!
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To those who know me personally, they know that spectacle pod is one of my favorite wildflowers growing on the Llano Estacado. It is a rare beauty that adores sandy soil areas. The smell of this flower is peppery.
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Happy Wildlife Wednesday! Thankful for the recent rains here on the Llano Estacado in Texas because they bring much-needed blooms for all the pollinators, as well as a carpet of visual color to the landscape. Flowers have been deeply missed these last two years in this region due to a lack of rainfall. Prickly pear…
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Forgotten Winds 