ChannelTwoNews Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Profile of existing birding & wildlife viewing opportunities at Tony Marron Park https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/home-garden/article/buffalo-bayou-summer-species-nature-walk-18275613.php Thought this part was interesting... "The birds we saw commonly occur in the park — except for one, a red-vented bulbul that uttered its song, "perwheat-perwheat-perwheat," from deep within the wooded understory. Too bad we couldn’t see the charcoal-colored, cardinal-size bird with ruby red at the base of the tail and a perky crest. The bird, from the Indian subcontinent, has established a wild breeding population only in Houston, particularly along Buffalo Bayou. " 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Money Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 We always keep an eye out for RVBBs in the Heights! They have a very distinctive almost "quack" call & like to perch at the very tops of trees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BEES?! Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 His channel is so great! Nice video! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Architect - https://www.nadaaa.com 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 https://www.nadaaa.com/blog/category/projects/_turkey-bend/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted October 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2023 It has been a year since we announced the significant public-private partnership, anchored by a historic $100 million gift from the Kinder Foundation, that is making the vision for Buffalo Bayou East a reality. As part of our 10-Year Plan, BBP has begun the first phase of construction at Japhet Creek, a key site in Buffalo Bayou East. This historic tributary stretching deep into the Fifth Ward will become a neighborhood pocket park with trails and footpaths, wildflower and native grass plantings, an entry plaza, and interpretive signage. In the future, a direct pedestrian connection will lead from the Fifth Ward to Buffalo Bayou through an elevated trail that follows the creek’s lush banks, and a pedestrian bridge will connect this site to an expanded Tony Marron Park on the south bank. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post hindesky Posted October 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2023 Work has started at Japhet Park and Tellepsen Builders is the GC. https://tellepsen.com 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amlaham Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Clean up planned for a contaminated lot off the buffalo bayou! https://abc13.com/houston-city-council-transfers-ownership-of-contaminated-land-velasco-incinerator-site-turns-into-public-park-bank-christa-stoneham-ceo/13946820/ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Amlaham said: Clean up planned for a contaminated lot off the buffalo bayou! This is located across from East River's golf course on the south side of the bayou. It's the heavily wooded area with the two smoke stacks on N. Velasco St. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 https://houston.uli.org/development-of-distinction-awards-2024-finalists-announced-copy/ 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Link to vote. https://houston.uli.org/vote/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted December 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2023 Japhet Creek Park on Clinton Dr. 14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted January 7 Popular Post Share Posted January 7 So far they are only working on about the upper 20% of the total park, lots more to go. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted January 7 Popular Post Share Posted January 7 On foot. 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastwoodEnvoy Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Already a HUGE improvement 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt36 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 On 12/14/2023 at 2:37 PM, hindesky said: What is that Bridge of Minor Champions?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Not sure but there is a sign right before saying it has a weight limit. Lots of 18 wheelers in this are including the warehouse right before it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) I had never heard of Bridge of Minor Champions either. It looks like it's another Houston oddity: "This bridge is lovely and mysterious. At one point there were trophies adorning both sides of the bridge. It's minor champions include many birds from near and far including a Night Heron family that returns every year to raise their young. Take a look at Japhet Creek as you cross. If you are lucky you may spot an alligator snapping turtle. Their are some that are up to 150 years old. I love this bridge and all it's wild family. Hope you have an opportunity to enjoy this Houston treasure." https://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-directory/texas/houston/museum/2024582629-bridge-of-minor-champions Edited January 8 by Houston19514 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 It's an old wooden bridge. People posted a couple pics of it. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powermac Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I for one love this bridge. Here's to hoping that the city won't let it fall into disrepair. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post swtsig Posted January 9 Popular Post Share Posted January 9 It's been several years but Japhet Creek is a treasure. We did some clean up there 10ish years ago and I was shocked at how pristine the creek was, and how clear the waters were in the creek. So glad it's getting the attention and conservation it deserves. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted January 19 Popular Post Share Posted January 19 Saw these two surveying by the silos which is Buffalo Bayou Partnership property. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted February 1 Popular Post Share Posted February 1 Envirotech is doing core drilling and SKA Consulting is also on site. A Ska worker talked to me, confirmed it was Buffalo Bayou Partnership property but didn't know or wouldn't tell me what it was for. https://envirotech-services.com https://www.skaconsulting.com And over at the Concrete Silos I find American Fence Company dropped off a trailer full of construction fencing. Hopefully this is the start of Buffalo Bayou East. https://www.americanfence.com 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 This is where they were doing core drilling a couple weeks ago. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Houston’s beloved canoe and kayak race is back! Explore our city’s urban waterway at this year’s BBP Regatta on Saturday, March 23. Participants can choose to paddle solo, with a partner, or as a Team Sponsor along a 15-mile stretch of Buffalo Bayou. Whether you’re in it to win it or paddling for fun, you’ll be part of a longstanding Houston tradition that supports BBP’s work to create and steward welcoming green space along our historic waterway. To Register- https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/BuffaloBayouPartnership/OnlineRegistration.html 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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