January 2025 Winter Activities
Early Fall Activity – September to October
Very busy Fall so far at home but I have managed to squeeze in a few quick trips out with my camera. Early September was a stop in at the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center for some close up views of their beautiful rescue birds. https://bpraptorcenter.org/
Quick trip in early October to the Dallas Arboretum to look at their pumpkin display this year…..
A drive up to Hagerman’s to check in on the water levels (low) and to see what was there.
Trip to Farmer’s Branch rose gardens to look around. Sadly the rose rosette disease (RRD) has appeared in some their roses and they are trying to fight that now. But still some beautiful roses to be found.
Plus – a couple of morning trips to Prosper Town Lake in the morning to stretch my legs and get the camera out.
Late Summer at Hagerman’s
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
June 5 – Visited Wichita Mountains WR with members of the Hagerman Photo Club, including my daughter. Very short visit but is an amazing place that is on my list to return to soon.
Birds of Cozumel
May 2024 My family and I spent 5 days in Cozumel and our resort was full of many birds to capture with my camera.
North Carolina – March 2024
Spring trip to North Carolina and visited the Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk, New Bern, and Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach.
Wales – Porthcawl and Llanelli Wetland Center
Several weeks in Wales in December and early January with really challenging weather to get out and shoot. Two locations of 4 that we were able to have some nice days out – nearby Porthcawl and a day trip to Llanelli Wetland Center.
Wales – Margam Park, Ogmore, and Southerndown
Several weeks in late December spend in Wales with very challenging weather to get outside and shoot. Three of the five locations where we had great opportunities were a day out at Margam Park and a few hours out Southerndown and Ogmore.
Charleston Birthday Trip
Early December birthday trip to Charleston, SC was amazing! Wonderful food, great scenery and history to explore, and a great birthday buddy to share it with.
Hagerman Wildlife Refuge – August
Making up for lost time earlier in the summer by including a few trips to Hagerman’s on the weekends. At end of August a few of the early migratory birds were starting to make their way through. Volunteer time in the Butterfly Garden is a great way to stock up on butterfly photos.