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Wild on the Prairie

For 45 years the Midland Naturalists have written a monthly newsletter featuring the Llano Estacado’s flora and fauna. The Sibley

Natural background image of hummingbird in flight.

Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds like tubular blossoms. First the red flowers are checked, and then any other color. If flowers are present, nectar

thanksgiving turkey

What a Turkey!

“What a turkey!” People think turkeys are dumb. “Turkeys are so dumb they stand out in the rain with their

Birds

Birds are easy to watch. They are everywhere, even on high-rise downtown buildings. Even the most common birds exhibit fascinating

Ornithological Research

“It is a free meal for the doves. They are not smart enough to realize they are being trapped.” Phillip

Birds flying in the sky

Bird Migration

Bird Migration & the Central FlywayBy Erin SealeMonday, March 16, 2015 Bird migration is an incredible event that is witnessed

Saltwater

Saltwater Playas

Written for Sibley Nature Center by Erin Seale, April 2015 In the Llano Estacado (Figure 1) thousands of playas, or

Waterfowl in water at sunrise

Waterfowl

The waterfowl (Order Anseriformes) are diversified, yet as a group are very homogenous. All members are swimming birds with relatively