The only other plant found growing in the immediate vicinity was a succulent shrub species of Amaranthaceae, Arthraerua leubnitziae. Heavy fog in the morning. Ten miles East, no fog. In this way Welwitschia can be seen to be a relictual species somewhat akin to coastal redwoods of California, both clinging to a narrow strip along the coast of a cold ocean where they can find what they need to survive and in the case of Welwitschia, avoid competition.
big female - gravid?
It is about 100 degrees outside, so I didn't stay out too long during lunch. A few critters were out though!
Injured, hopefully not because of me :(
At lunch, I went over to this park in southeast Dallas. This spot is next to a rec center, and there's a bit of wildlife habitat by the creek but it's mostly invasive species.
Crows at the Ladd Preserve escorting a Red-tailed Hawk away from the premises.
coyote dog hybrid?
Come here and rescue plants. This site is being demolished in two weeks for a parking lot and digitals storage center. These liatris easily pulled up without a shovel