Yes, we are back to finish the wildlife of the hill country walk. These are animals that live all around us in Texas. If you missed part I here is a link. We are catered today by La Condsa in Austin. Our entertainment is
Menu
TOSTADA DE CALABAZA – requesón, pepita pesto, summer squash
ENMOLADAS – chicken thigh, tomatillo, pipian verde (gf)
SOPES DE BARBACOA – beef cheek, avocado, escabeche
CARNITAS TACOS – avocado, salsa cruda, joe’s microgreens (gf)
HUARACHE DE HUITLACOCHE – black beans, dos lunas clásico, mushrooms, epazote (v)
QUESADILLA DE SHORT RIB – dos lunas clásico, black bean mole, salsa verde, pickled onion (gf )
CARNE ASADA – black bean mole, squash, salsa jitomate (gf)
A LA BRASA – grilled chicken, carrot purée, chermoula, lemon (gf)
HONGOS – grilled mushrooms, chimichurri, mole amarillo, guajillo (vg/gf)
VERACRUZANA – grilled rockfish, olives, capers, charred tomato (gf)
COCHINITA PIBIL – braised pork, achiote, black beans, habanero (gf)
Let’s go
A word about the photos. The displays are under glass so reflections are hard to manage. It had just stopped raining so just a little more challenge. I hope youi enjoy the display in spite of the problems.
Nine-banded Armadillo
Black capped Vireo.
Leaf cutter Ants
Bobcat
Pollinators
Texas Toad
Feral Hog
Decomposers and Scavengers
Rio Grande Cichlid
Turkey Vulture
Monarch Butterfly
Red-tailed Hawk
Coyote
Painted Bunting
Fiction Favorites 
Dear John
We are amazed at how much wildlife you have in your town.
And what a good idea to have these displays.
Wishing you a wonderful Sunday
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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They are our crazy neighbors. Thanks for the wish, and I hope you have a terrific week ahead.😀
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Thank you 🙏 🙏
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Very nice collection on display this week, John. My favorite is the Texas Toad. I think I’ll try the Cochinita Pibil.
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Thanks, Dan. One braised pork coming up.
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I like that people of all ages can learn about their area. Every part of Nature is important.
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Yes. I was struck by the same thought, GP. A lot of folks are moving to Texas, and it is a good tutorial for them.
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Well said, GP! I agree.
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I would love to see an armadillo! Such amazing creatures.
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They are. Very slow-moving, and they seem very thoughtful.
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Impressive variety of animals, John.
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Yes. They are seen quite often, too.
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Feral hogs are supposedly really dangerous. Hope the sign warns people not to pet them.
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They are very dangerous.
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It’s great that people can gain some knowledge about the wildlife in their area.
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I think so too, Tim. Thanks.
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That painted bunting is sure pretty.
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It is. Thank you, Annette.
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More interesting creatures
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Yes, this is the last of the series.
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A lovely display and love the clean up crew, John! 🙌🏽
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So glad you enjoyed, Cindy.
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🩷🙏🩷
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Interesting display. We have a lot of the same critters here, but you have some very different ones, too.
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I think we have some that need a warm winter to survive
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We have some armadillos here…sadly mostly on the side of the road.
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They have a habit of jumping straight up in the air when startled. Not the right move under a car.
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Such a lovely community. I enjoy your walkabouts. Thank you for sharing!
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There are a lot of things going on here. 😀
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I do remember the armadillos from my visits there, through the years. 😄
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Iconic. Thanks, Michele.
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Love this part 2 as much as the part 1!
Happy Sunday, John.
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Oh, thank you, Dale. I hope yours is good too.
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It’s been a perfectly lazy day. Sat outside under the gazebo all day listening to neighbours work on their houses (I’ll be so glad when they are done!) and read, and ate and scrolled! Big time lazy
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Sounds delightful.
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It was! Course, now I feel like a slug!
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Ha ha ha. The wages of sin.
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So true! But once in a while, it’s kinda nice.
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That’s what I thought.. 😊
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I very much enjoyed it. Didn’t feel guilty at all about being non productive, either! 😉
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Hmm. I thought I heard you mention the term “slug.”
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Yes, I was good playing slug!
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That’s the spirit.
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I’m partial to the pollinators — they won’t eat me!! Still, the coyote is kinda cute, in a doggie sort of way.
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Yes, the coyote is cute when he’s not hungry. 😊
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Such an array of fascinating and cool critters in your area. And a very nice menu as well.
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Yes indeed. We do eat well here. I prefer not to meet up with some of these creatures in person. The last time I ran into a coyote he almost jumped straight up in the air. Not good too scare innocent animals like that.
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Such a variety of wildlife! Thanks, John!
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Thanks for checking them out, Jan 😀
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It looks like those dung beetles have their shit together. Anyway, that’s a lot of animals. We have several of those animals here in Dallas too. There are Coyotes as well as Bobcats roaming our neighborhood (north Dallas).
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They are very adaptable. Great pun, Thomas. 😀
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John, I’m thrilled to see that there’s a sign for “Decomposers and Scavengers.” I never thought much of these insects until we watched a PBS show on them. Goodness, if it weren’t for these insects, we’d be overcome by waste and … well … animal poop!
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I’m happy for them as well. Thanks, Marie.
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And I hope you had a lovely Father’s Day ❤️
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I did. Youngest daughter came over, and it was delightful. Thanks. 😊
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I’m with Darlene. I’d love to see an armadillo up close. Nice educational displays.
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They are cute in their own way.
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Commendations to the local Parks and Rec for these guidance signs.
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Yes, they really do a good job.
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Thanks John!
I love a nature walk. I’m heading out on one now! We have coyotes here!
🐖 🐂
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Just don’t pet the coyote. 🐂 🐂
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Okay, but they are sooo cute!
There have been complaints about them attacking small dogs. Still, I can’t bear to sign the petition allowing their riddance by killing them.
🐂 🐂 🐺 (in lieu of coyote)
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They are a part of nature. People ought to keep their small dogs on a leash and not walk at night. 😀X
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Agree!!!
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You nature walker, you. And hey, you done good with those captures considering the challenges. And umm . . I would name my minor league baseball team the Feral Hogs. Am I wrong?
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Feral hogs is perfect. “Who let the hogs out?” Oink, oink.
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We’re onto something!
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Ha ha ha. I can see the hog hats and noses now.
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It’ll be a whole thing.
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That’s quite the variety of critters John. Personally, I love the menu. Lol 🙂
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The menu is good, Debby. Lots to like.
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Definitely! 🙂
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This was an especially enjoyable collection of animals, although coyote howl is pretty scary.
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Especially when they are all doing it at the same time. Yeeks
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Yes! I’ve only heard that twice, which is enough for me.
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I agree. We used to hear it every night when we lived in San Antonio. 😊
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Interesting fauna range, dear John. I hope that they don’t disturb you too much.🙂🍻🍤🍤🍤
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No we are very happy with our wild neighbors.
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