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Duane Mortensen

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Lavon Lake Trinity Trail

Duane Mortensen, 2018 Lavon Lake is the largest lake contained within Collin County.  The length of its shoreline stretches 121 miles, and the managed wildlife area surrounding the lake boasts 6400 acres.  Given the fact it is so close to millions of people, why is it so little used?  Given the number of undisturbed acres, I would argue that it is under-represented in iNaturalist data.  Part of the answer lies in the poor condition of the parks surrounding the lake.  Road access, restrooms and signage are regularly in disrepair.  If you ignore the disrepair on the edges of the park, and venture inside, it is amazing what you can find. 

10/03/2021

AgriLife ExtensionDragonfliesFlora and FaunaInsectsPlantsShaking of the Trees PostShaking the Trees

Carnage in Collin County

By Duane Mortensen
In early fall I could often find another robber fly [Promachus hinei]. One day I saw one had caught a paper wasp. Again, I could take my time getting its portrait. It was quite impressive how the fly would control the wasp with its legs.

02/01/2021

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