The name lazuli derives from the stunningly blue mineral, lazurite ... He is the author of "Book of Texas Birds," with photography by Kathy Adams Clark (Texas A&M University Press).

LOS FRESNOS, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A bird rare to the Rio Grande Valley was recently spotted at the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. Known as the Blue bunting it has drawn in visitors ...

For almost a week this summer, the Castle Hills retiree tended to the downy little gray and blue bird she found grounded ... a lasting impression. Brightly colored with a brash cry and an attitude ...

The newly discovered bee, which Hung described as "sparkly blue" in color, is the only species in ... and any weird happenings in Texas. She previously covered community news and breaking news ...

"Five minutes later, this bright, iridescent blue bird flew into the small pond/water feature," Blackford told Chron. "I have never seen one before, but suspected it might be a type of bunting." ...

"As we get there, everyone parts way, and there is this little brightly colored bird sitting there ... The owners, who live in Sherman, Texas, immediately made the two-and-a-half-hour drive ...