Romey Swanson

[Audubon Texas @AudubonTX]

Texans from across the state documented bird residents and winter migrants in the 122nd annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. The CBC, the nation’s longest-running community science bird project, helps fuel Audubon’s work throughout the year. Learn more: https://t.co/NT6pNG9W39

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Northern Chihuahuan Desert Amphibians
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Couch’s Spadefoot (Scaphipus couchii)
Texas Toad (Anaxyrus speciosus)
Red-spotted Toad (Anaxyrus punctatus)
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I’m amazed when I consider the high amphibian diversity in our… https://t.co/Kf7sBwRUqY

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Greater Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianus
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A sad story. We almost always excite at the sighting of a roadrunner darting across the road or wandering through camp. They are just interesting creatures that look… https://t.co/S3oWOWnwHS

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Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
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Don't tread on me! Did you know that there are 8 species of rattlesnake native to TX. This is a Western Diamondback I photographed a few weeks back near Ozona, TX.… https://t.co/DhN5zveawT

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Western Spotted Skunk
Spilogale gracilis
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Erin and I found this very young critter wandering alone down a quiet road in the northern Davis Mountains in late June. It was likely going on 50-60 days old and not fully… https://t.co/rEGArEJJM1

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Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus Xanthocephalus
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It’s scientific name translates to yellow-headed yellow head. Lol Blackbirds in general are beautiful, many with varying levels of irredescence BUT I am… https://t.co/qkmLwZtP6r

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Round-tailed Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma modestum
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One of three horned lizards native to Texas. I found this one while driving a rural caliche road near Fort Lancaster State Historic Site. This animal relies on a… https://t.co/RtAIq4MGv1

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I hardly ever use binoculars while on a bird survey but boy, I sure feel naked without them.

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Desert Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus (edwardsi)
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Venomous. A small rattlesnake of thornscrub, arid grasslands, and shortgrass prairies. In Texas, these sensitive ecosystems are represent by iconic landscapes of… https://t.co/0H5ZD7XI6E

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Texas Banded Gecko
Coleonyx brevis
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Found on Black Gap Road during late May 2020.
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#texasbandedgecko #coleonyxbrevis #herpsoftexas #herpsofinstagram #texasherps #fieldherping #texasnature #texaswildlife… https://t.co/VF4guqVj16

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Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
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As observed roadside along then Marathon Prairie Dog Town (HW 385) during late May. We saw several others among the hundreds/thousands of mounds and barking prairie dogs.
🦉… https://t.co/wjV0LgPWLk

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North American Green Toad
Anaxyrus debilis
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I’m going to continue to share some species highlights from this Spring’s (2020) field work and travel. You’ve seen a few so far but I have a bunch of goodies… https://t.co/DeSMUHCEPr

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Long-nosed Snake 🐍
Rhinocheilus lecontei
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Discovered after a short night of road-cruising at Black Gap on 23 May 2020. This colorful snake - although relatively common - was a nice treat to wrap up a tired… https://t.co/9k957BH1FH

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Mexican Tree Frog 🐸
Smilisca baudinii
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I found this individual at the Gorgas Foundation’s Rabb House Gardens during recent survey work at Sabal Palm Sanctuary. This specie’s entire US range is primarily… https://t.co/aQSnfHofpr

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Rough Green Snake 🐍
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Erin and I found this handsome critter in northern Gillespie County a during early May. These arboreal snakes are masterful hunters of insects. Despite the usually sweet disposition, this… https://t.co/M3JL9QIC9c

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@DeliveringMore @AudubonTX (512) Brewery!

[Audubon Texas @AudubonTX]

Sometimes the bird comes to you... photographer @RomeySwanson tells us, "I've never worked less for a nice photo. Literally sitting there, IPA in hand, loving life when this little rascal came begging for a portrait 6 feet from me." #JoyOfBirds

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Things that are green (and yellow, and turquoise). #roughgreensnake #fredericksburgtexas

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This is a pretty fantastic digital drawing of a bobwhite! Fun to see the process.

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I asked my daughter to draw a #bobwhite for me. Here what she did on an iPad. Love it! I look forward to using this in a future @txextension presentation.

[Audubon Texas @AudubonTX]

Our conservation director @RomeySwanson hosts the inaugural episode of #AskAudubonTX where we answer your questions about birds, birding and nature with a Texas flavor. If you’ve got questions, let us know. You ask ‘em, we answer ‘em! Watch below: https://t.co/g9mLOiZzSy