H-Town-West Photo Blog

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Yes, you can see white pelicans in the wild in Houston

Here is the proof: The pelicans are back at the "water hole" between Highway 6 and Eldridge at West Park. Built for flood control purposes, and recently enlarged, this man-made lake has become popular with local residents for walking and biking shore-side, but also with birds. Their favorite spots are the little islands where no humans bother them. As was true in the Spring, though, great white egrets and ibises are more common than pelicans. You will need a powerful zoom lens to get close-up shots.

Detention pond island birds: White egret, American white pelicans, more egrets

Detention pond islands in the late afternoon (Sep 2015)

Great white egret strutting in shallow water

Sunset at the detention pond

Friday, September 25, 2015

Memorial Mews

(Energy Corridor street signage)

Terry Hershey Park Marker at Memorial Mews parking lot
The trail runs parallel with Langham Creek

Molly Pryor Orchard is a small enclosed Harris County park adjoining the Terry Hershey Trail parking lot at Memorial Mews at Langham Creek. It is much less well-known than Terry Hershey Park. It features walking trails and a gazebo. The colors of the blooms and the fruits vary with the seasons. This orchard is close to the playground segment of Terry Hershey Park and connects with it through the paved hike & bike trails running along the banks of Langham Creek, passing under Memorial Drive and crossing the creek via a couple of pedestrian truss bridges.

See earlier post --> Molly Pryor Orchard in the Spring

The fruits are seasonal: green figs

Shady gazebo at Molly Pryor Orchard with wooden table at the center

Molly Pryor - Image on commemorative marker

Dedication Plaque

Commissioner Steve Radack's tribute to Molly Pryor,
a former County Clerk and fellow Republican

View from Molly Pryor Orchard looking West - New Office Building

Orchard in bloom in the summer

Memorial Drive East-bound - Langham Creek Bridge
The Terry Hershey Trail runs underneath on both banks of the creek

Eastbound on Memorial Drive at Memorial Mews - Entrance
to parking lot for users of Terry Hershey Trail and
visitors at Molly Pryor Orchard

Memorial Dr & Memorial Mews St, Houston, Texas 77079
(Energy Corridor)

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Fiesta - Celebration of Hispanic Heritage at Westheimer Commons

Fiesta Store at Westheimer Commons - NE corner of Westheimer and Dairy Ashford

International Grocery Store with ethnic groceries and brands from many countries, not just Mexico.

12584 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077

Fiesta Mart Westheimer Commons 12584 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77077

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Another Village School expansion project: "Here we grow again"

The Village School Expansion on the East side of the complex

Skywalk over Whittington Drive with Village School Logo

Workers on scaffolding finishing work on exterior wall facing
Whittington

The Village School - High School
Entrance on West side
2005 Gentryside Dr Houston, TX 77077

Hi-res pic of Village School construction site - seen from Whittington Dr

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Night out on the boat, minus the water, but not dry either

Paul's Seafood Restaurant and Bar

You can save yourself the trip down Highway 6 to Galveston. The boat is near you with seafood, margaritas, and then some. Paul's - Safely stranded outside the dam at Barker Reservoir. You can party on deck, or inside the air-conditioned passenger cabin with bar.