Field Note No. 020
Drive home through Robstown
A morning drive through Robstown, past a barn and fields beneath darkening clouds.
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Weather & water
Rainfall, weather, hydrology, standing water, and seasonal conditions.
Water across the working landscape
Field Note No. 022
The Land After Rain
Standing water after rain, bubbles at the surface, and livestock returning to a familiar pen.
Read the noteField Note No. 031
The Evening Chorus
A toad was observed crossing the concrete surface near the house as evening settled across Hollow Thistle Ranch. The animal paused briefly before continuing its slow movement through the area, blending almost perfectly with the surrounding earth tones.
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Keeper of the Night Shift
A small toad was observed moving across the concrete near the shop during the evening hours. The animal paused periodically before continuing its slow progress through the area. Under artificial light its mottled coloration blended remarkably well with the surrounding concrete and soil tones.
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Things Becoming
Returning to the windowsill plant study and documenting post-rain conditions beside ongoing road construction. Both observations preserve changes to return to over time.
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After the Rain
An evening return after rain to observe ground cover, exposed soil, small unidentified openings, and a mature tree. Differences across the ground raise questions about where the water went.
Read the noteField Note No. 041
Grackle Congregation — Rain, Foraging & Habitat Use
A larger-than-usual grackle gathering moved among the ground, mature trees, and utility lines after recent rainfall. A connection between rainfall and the activity remains a question for repeat observations.
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come back to.
Where does water linger after rain? How long does it stay? Return to the same places as the weather changes.
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