Natural History Wanderings

Gary Regner Photography posted this Texas Wildflower update for March 20, 2013

Today is the vernal equinox, the first day of spring. More and more reports of wildflowers are coming in. Reports from south and east of San Antonio are disappointing, with very few bluebonnets or other wildflowers compared to last year. There are very few bluebonnets in the Austin area. Best reports are coming in from the Brazos Valley area around Brenham, east of Austin and west of Houston. Southeast Texas has seen a decent amount of rain over the last 6 months, while most of the rest of the state is suffering from drought. The Austin area and Hill Country remain in severe drought. There are a few isolated areas in Llano and Burnet counties that got better rainfall, and may fare better.

The LBJ Wildflower Center has predicted bluebonnets to peak at the beginning of April.

A large field of bluebonnets has been reported on the west side of Hwy 6 just south of FM 1227 and CR 318.

See all of his reports and photos at:  Texas Wildflower Sightings Report : Texas Wildflower Hot Spots and Pictures by Gary Regner Photography.