Karen Gleason

Surprises along San Felipe Creek
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: On Saturday morning, I divided my time between two areas of the creek I hadn’t visited in awhile.
November 08, 2009

I brake for Lark Buntings!
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: A chance sighting leads to some avian detective work.
November 01, 2009

Making time to get in some birdwatching
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: I was able to stop only briefly at the creek on Saturday morning.
October 25, 2009

Spying on an Osprey down by the creek
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: I took advantage of Saturday morning’s cool temperatures to spend several hours birdwatching and photographing along San Felipe Creek.
October 11, 2009

Back at home and back at San Felipe Creek
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: As wonderful as it is to journey far, it is equally, if not more, wonderful to return home once again.
September 20, 2009

Spending some time at the zoo
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: One of the great joys of traveling is that you get to see things you don’t see everyday.
September 13, 2009

'Abroad in Del Rio' hits the road
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: As many of you know, I am on vacation, making my annual pilgrimage to visit my family in Fargo, North Dakota.
August 30, 2009

Weather wreaks havoc on outdoor fun
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: Clouds and the heat put a damper on some fun outdoor activities this week.
August 16, 2009

More adventures at Laguna de Plata
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: Only four of us braved the sweltering August sun for Saturday’s bird walk at Laguna de Plata.
August 09, 2009

Sunrise inspires the artist within
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: I had planned to arrive at the creek at sunrise but my bed on Saturday morning was just too comfortable.
August 02, 2009

Keeping an eye on 'the flock'
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: Before we start talking about birds, a few quick notes about Black Witch moths.
July 26, 2009

Making San Felipe Creek a little cleaner
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: On Saturday morning, I participated in the city litter pickup along the banks of San Felipe Creek.
July 19, 2009

Rescuing the real ‘chupacabra’
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: Early Wednesday afternoon, I got a call from John Sheedy, deputy chief for the Del Rio Fire and Rescue Department.
July 05, 2009

Returning to a new Laguna de Plata
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: On Saturday morning I made my first visit to Laguna De Plata since promised work done there by the city.
June 28, 2009

Last Chance Forever gives an owl a chance
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: The little screech owl rescued in south Del Rio and brought to the News-Herald offices has a new home.
June 21, 2009

Birding on Laughlin Air Force Base
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: Being somewhat of an introvert by nature, I normally birdwatch alone ...
June 07, 2009

City a little cleaner today
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: On Saturday morning, I participated in the city’s 3rd annual litter pickup event and worked for three hours with “Team News-Herald."
May 31, 2009

City works to polish Laguna
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: There are doings afoot at the city of Del Rio’s single designated birdwatching area, Laguna de Plata ...
May 24, 2009

Unnecessary trash spoils a Saturday outing
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: On Saturday morning, I took a long walk along San Felipe Creek.
May 10, 2009

Laguna de Plata: Walk on the Wild Side
ABROAD IN DEL RIO: On Saturday morning, I awoke with a great feeling of restlessness, a sense I needed to put on my traveling shoes.
May 03, 2009