Owls are more often heard than seen. On my walks in East Dallas, I often pause when I hear owls hooting. Their calls occasionally emanate from the trees. I visited White Rock Lake many times […]
Writing about urban wildlife and nature in Dallas, Texas.
Tag: East Dallas
Wild Hibiscus Flowers at White Rock Lake
Mention hibiscus, and I once only pictured a showy red flower in a tropical vacation destination. However, variations of the large flower can be found in other hot climates. Indeed, there are varieties that are […]
Mandarin Duck Visits White Rock Lake
A feisty newcomer sporting colorful plumage recently surfaced along the shores of White Rock Lake in Dallas. Amidst the crowd of mallards, wood ducks, Muscovy ducks, and Canada geese that gather nightly at Sunset Bay, […]
Kayaking Down White Rock Creek
White Rock Creek in Dallas is a picturesque urban kayaking destination framed by dense tree cover and teeming with birds and other wildlife. The waters are so calm and serene that the reflections of the […]
