Pondless Fountain Burbling water in a rocky stream, light bouncing off drops and splashes–we are all attracted to flowing water. In addition to the pleasure of sight and sound, fresh water attracts birds and wildlife. Fountains and bird baths provide a water source any where you want to have one but most require frequent cleaningContinue reading
Category: Bastrop Lost Pines Nature
Wildlife, insects, native plants and living respectfully in the native environment at Little Piney, home and wildlife habitat in the Lost Pines of Bastrop, Texas.
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Installing a Pondless Fountain for the Birds
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Loblolly Pines
I have always known that the loblolly pines at Little Piney are special, but it’s nice to have my idea confirmed by experts. Texas Forest Service Forester, Gretchen Riley, and Certified Arborist, Vince Debrock of Heritage Tree Care came out to measure our largest pine to see if it qualified as a Texas champion. HereContinue reading
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Another Spring at Little Piney Bastrop TX
It Has Been a Long Time I never thought I’d be the blogger writing “it’s been a long time since my last blog” blog, but here I am. That said, I will skip the ramble about how life gets in the way of writing and go straight to what’s happening at Little Piney now. SpringContinue reading
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Bobcat Surprise! Bobcat Bastrop TX
Nothing is more surprising and entertaining than what happens outdoors in nature, but unfortunately most of it happens when we aren’t looking. I like to be outside as much as possible to increase my odds of seeing something wonderful! I’ve enjoyed many moments in nature that are ordinary but that I don’t see every day.Continue reading
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Living Right with Nature
Living Right A Facebook friend and wildlife biologist commented on one of my recent posts that I must be “living right” because I see such wonderful things at Little Piney. I don’t know if I’m living right–I think I’m doing okay– but, I feel very, very blessed to have this little place in theContinue reading
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Fall Light at Little Piney
Fall Light at Little Piney I love the light of late fall and winter when sunset illuminates the trees and fields with stunning color and contrast. Here are my favorite photos from this weekend. River of Light On the Road Spotlight on an Old Cedar Cool Green and Long Shadows Wildlife
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September Moments
September Momentts from Little Piney September was a hot and humid month of natural disasters and human suffering, As September finally passed, we were shocked by a senseless act of violence on the first day of October. In the midst of great human suffering, I am grateful for the peace and comfort that nature provides.Continue reading
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Dragonflies: Jewels of Summer
Dragonflies of Bastrop Tx Dragonflies are the sparkling jewels of summer at Little Piney. When the birds are scarce and temperatures reach 105, only the dragonflies will lure me out into the fields with my camera. Two summers ago I wrote “Dragonflies and Fairytales” which covers a few basics about dragonflies and their fascinating lifeContinue reading
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Reflections: Spirits in Nature
Reflections: Spirits in Nature This project began with a late afternoon canoe trip. As the light changed and the breeze died, the surface of the creek grew smooth and reflective, and I directed my camera to the mirror images of the shore and its reflection. That night when I downloaded the pictures, glowing eyesContinue reading
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Adventures with Arthropods and Photo Reflections
Our heavy canoe is tied to a large pine tree right down by the lake so it’s always available but it can’t float away when the creek rises. The oars are shelved on a branch above. Saturday, we walked down to the lake with late afternoon canoeing in mind. However, when Ken flipped the canoe over, up poppedContinue reading