Bank Swallows, the smallest swallows in North America, build their homes in burrows they carve out of vertical sandbanks. Despite these birds’ diminutive size, they can excavate burrows up to five feet deep. Learn more with the Audubon Bird Guide: bit.ly/4nznU3t

Oh man, Traces of Texas reader Atilana Salas sent in this beautiful photo and included a story so poignant it raised a lump in 'Ol Traces' throat. Says Atilano: "Today, nothing remains of Tacho Mercado's 'salón de baile.' Only its concrete foundation spread under an open sky

Traces of Texas reader Julia graciously sent in this photo of her mom, brother and sister in Dallas as seen by a street photographer. It is circa 1940. Julia's mom's coat and stole are absolutely fantastic. Thank you, Julia. I love it!

Gray dogwood provides year-round beauty with flowers in summer, berries in late summer to early fall and young red stems contrasting with older gray stems in winter. The berries are a food source for hundreds of different bird species. 📷 courtesy of Gordon Garcia

Traces of Texas reader Kent Selz graciously shared this 1908 photo of his great great grandfather, Henry Selz, on vacation with his family in Mineral Wells, Texas. Henry was from Pilot Point, Texas, and at one time was half owner of what was believed to be the largest cotton gin

Bullets struck a lobby window at the ABC affiliate station in Sacramento, California, police said. It’s unclear if the gunfire was a targeted or random act, and a spokesperson said police do not know a motive. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/s…

You run plays. I run cooler duty. We are not the same.

Wood Thrushes migrate 2,000 miles—a modest amount, when compared to some other species—twice each year. Learn how one of Audubon Vermont’s conservation interns is working to learn more about them: bit.ly/421WKtO

More Trinity River history: building a bridge across the Trinity River in Liberty, Texas back in 1904. Getting it done bolt-by-bolt.

Operations at Dallas Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Field airports returned to normal levels, following telecommunications equipment issues that led to hundreds of delays and cancellations. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/d…

Please be quiet. I am burping my Tupperware.

“I made up my mind that life would not be worth living outside of Texas.” - Napoleon Augustus Jennings, Texas Ranger, 1874

Wonder what they had against a bowl full of mush.

The #WordOfTheDay is ‘lugubrious.’ ow.ly/Vzbs50WZnNB

Brown pelicans at sunrise. That's it. That's all you need with a photo this perfect. Photo at Ten Thousand Islands in Florida by Laura Romin (sharetheexperience)

Did you know that a crow community can hold a grudge for generations? It's true. Learn more about these clever corvids with 10 fun facts about the American Crow. bit.ly/4mrDBc6

“Walking in a winter wond….” Wait. That’s hail! 😳 Denton County took a beating this evening. Copious amounts of hail fell in this neighborhood when the storm passed over, piling the stones up along the front porch of this home.

The #WordOfTheDay is ‘catch-22.’ ow.ly/tR8H50WZosU

Raise your hand if you're a cynophilist. Woof.

Happy first day of Fall. 🍂 #Fall #ThisisOU #College #OaklandUniversity