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Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) perched in thick green foliage during spring migration in Texas.
An adult Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) with a bee in its beak, perched on a yucca stalk in North Texas. A vibrant symbol of prairie ecosystems and native grassland conservation.
Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina) perched on tree trunk in Texas forest during spring migration.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher landing on yucca in Texas wildflower field during spring migration.
Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) perched on a branch in a Texas woodland, tail upright and alert.
Lawrence’s Warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera x pinus) perched on a branch in Sabine Woods, Texas, during spring migration. A rare hybrid with bold yellow and gray plumage.
Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) perched in vine-covered brush during spring migration.
Male Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) perched on a slender branch, partially concealed by soft green foliage in Sabine Woods, Texas.
Louisiana Waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla) photographed foraging on the mossy forest floor at Sabine Woods, Texas. This ground-dwelling warbler is known for its bold white eyebrow stripe, subtle streaking, and preference for wooded wetlands during spring
Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera) photographed at Sabine Woods, Texas. This vibrant yellow warbler, known for its soft blue-gray wings and bold black eye stripe, is a key migrant of early spring along the Gulf Coast’s wooded corridors.
Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) captured in golden light on a dried plant stalk in Texas. This small, grayish flycatcher is best identified by habitat and voice, often found near willows and wet meadows during spring migration and breeding season.
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in flight carrying a fish over open water in Texas. This iconic raptor, with its white head, yellow beak, and powerful talons, showcases the precision and strength of America’s national bird.
Female red morph Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio) with rich rufous plumage and yellow eyes, perched in a woodland setting. Well-camouflaged small owl native to eastern North America, often seen in tree cavities or dense foliage.
Male red morph Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio) with reddish-brown plumage and alert yellow eyes, perched in woodland habitat.
Young armadillo close-up with distinctive armored shell in natural setting.
Barred owl perched in mature forest with distinctive brown and white barred feathers.
Hummingbird feeding on red salvia flowers in Dallas, Texas, August summer garden.
Burrowing owl illuminated by warm golden hour light near its burrow in open grassland
Healthy urban coyote near city lake in metropolitan green space
American goldfinch perched, showing bright yellow plumage and black wings in open habitat.
Mourning dove perched with long tapered tail in open habitat, common North American bird.
Northern Parula warbler during spring migration in South Texas woodland with hanging moss.
Orange-crowned Warbler perched on ivy in North Texas with olive-yellow plumage and faint eye line.
Pine Warbler perched in mature pine forest with yellow throat and white wing bars in Texas.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher resting on small branch with long forked tail and salmon-pink sides in Texas.
Two snakes breeding in South Texas natural habitat during warm season.
White-breasted Nuthatch foraging on tree trunk in mature deciduous forest with distinctive white face and blue-gray back.
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker drilling sap wells in young deciduous forest with yellow belly and black-and-white markings.
Tricolored Heron with slate-blue and white plumage foraging in coastal saltmarsh habitat during breeding season.
Black-throated Blue Warbler in mature deciduous forest with dense understory during migration.
Magnolia Warbler perched in dense conifer, showing yellow underparts and bold black streaks.
Curious baby armadillo standing on hind feet with soft developing armor and bright eyes.
Young bobcat walking toward camera with intense gaze in natural woodland habitat.
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