Kip’s Comments - October 26, 2026
Why I Am Glad I Was Not Born an Armadillo
Over the past days Kristy and I traveled a couple of states away. While there I went camera hunting for armadillos at night for three evenings. We heard more than we saw, but we saw enough. After seeing this armadillo at close range, I decided I am very happy I was not born an armadillo or I would have been the father/grandfather of very ugly offspring.
Armadillo - Image 1166341
During our travels I did see other wildlife - particularly birds. Believe it or not, I finally saw and photographed a tufted titmouse. I know the tufted titmouse is relatively common, but I had not seen one until this past weekend. I saw other interesting birds too - featured here - except for the Carolina wrens we had around us.
Tufted Titmouse - Image 1167160
Tufted Titmouse - Image 1167795
Tufted Titmouse - Image 1167295
Ruby-crowned Kinglet - Image 1166666
For the first time I photographed an eastern fence lizard, yellow-shouldered fly, and dotted wolf spider too.
Eastern Fence Lizard - Image 1166604
Yellow-shouldered Drone Fly on Sawtooth Sunflower - Image 1167432
Dotted Wolf Spider - Image 1166565
