The Atomic Cowgirl
Finding balance between urban and country life since 1971
Category: Birds
Fall Time Flutters
The fall migration starts in August for the birds with waves of Purple Martins, swallows, and song birds passing through. September we see an influx of hummingbirds; both the Ruby-throated and Black-chinned pass through Central Texas on their way to Central and South America.… Continue Reading “Fall Time Flutters”
Parking Lot Birding – the Journey
I’m crazy excited to announce that my very first book will be out this spring and pre-orders can already be made. Parking Lot Birding: A Fun Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas with A&M University Press was a blast to research and write. I… Continue Reading “Parking Lot Birding – the Journey”
Patterns in Nature
I’m fascinated by how wildlife adapts their feathers, fur or skin to display certain patterns or colors to camouflage them from predators or attract a mate. Perhaps no other category of wildlife has more patterns or color than birds. It wasn’t until my husband… Continue Reading “Patterns in Nature”
The Journey of Writing from the Heart
In 2017 I was standing at the edge of a parking lot at a nature center in the Rio Grande Valley looking at birds with my mother and husband. We had just returned from a hot, dusty 2 mile walk into the thorn scrub of… Continue Reading “The Journey of Writing from the Heart”
Birding By The Numbers
In it to win it with the trifecta. The 2016 teams that I was on came in 1st place for the Big Sit with the TPWD staff- Tweeting Chats, 2nd Place Week Long Tournament, 3rd Place for the Texas-2-Stop. There is a lot more… Continue Reading “Birding By The Numbers”
Yard Make Over at 20 Paws Ranch
When we moved into our house the yard was filled with non-native plants, grass and some amazing trees. None of the plants bloomed and few offered any resources for wildlife. Over the past year and ½ I have systematically removed all the invasive… Continue Reading “Yard Make Over at 20 Paws Ranch”
I Like Lists
What can I say? I like lists. I like lists so much that I take a vacation every spring with my family to make lists of the birds we see. But even before we step foot out the door or pack a bag, I… Continue Reading “I Like Lists”
Multi- Generational Birding
When I was a teen ager I never woke up until my mother made the third trip into my room to give me the final warning. I would lumber out of bed, get dressed, mumble something and get in the car to either go… Continue Reading “Multi- Generational Birding”
