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TEXAS
PARKS & WILDLIFE
August 1983, Vol. 41, No. 8
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Published monthly by the Texas Parks and WNldlife Department, 4200'
Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. Ci-culation: 512-479-4830;
E ditorial Of fice: 512-479-4992. Republicatior :-f material is not permitted
except by special written permission. The in:lusion af advertising is
considered a service to subscribers and is not ar endorse-nent of products
nor concurrence with advertising claims. Rat e sched u e available upon
request. Subscription rates: $6sfor one year ard $l5for :woyears. Single
copies and all back issues $1. Foreign subscrip: on rates: $10 for one year
and $18 for two years.
Postmaster: If undeliverable, please send nctices by form 3579 to 420C
Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. Second class hostage paid at
Austin, Texas, with additional entry at Dallas, Texas.
Front Cover: Its flat, knifelike bill give-s the black skimmer the
most unusual feeding method of all Texas birds. (See story or.
page 14.) Photo by Glen Mills.
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Inside Front: There was a time when almost every kid in Texas
collected horned lizards on Saturday m~rning. But commercial
exploitation and pesticides have reduced these gentle little
reptiles' numbers to the point that they seldom are seen
anymore. Horned lizards are now protec:ed and collecting them
is against the law. Photo by Wyman P. oeinzer Jr
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On the Shores of Texoma by Mary-Love Bigony 2
A tribute to our 34th president, Eisenhower State Park
provides recreational opportunities on Lake Texoma.
Crucifix Fish by A. W. Moffett 8
Years of research have answered many questions about
the gafftopsail catfish, a species easily caught in the bays
during the spring and summer.
What's in a Name? by Gordon Whittington 10
Finding the origins of names given to Texas cities and
towns may disclose unexpected namesakes.
They Plow the Waves by Mary-Love Bigony 14
Spend a few minutes with the black skimmers and their
young on the Texas Coast.
Outdoor Roundup 20
News briefs compiled by the department's news service.
Marine Life on Display by H.R. Osburn 22
Aquaria at the Rockport Laboratory attract many coastal
area vacationers as well as local residents.
Young Naturalist: Tin Can Cooking by Ilo Hiller 26
With a bit of supervision you should be able to cook
outdoor meals with this homemade stove.
Letters to the Editor 32
GOVERNOR OF TEXAS
Mark White
COMMISSION
Perry R. Bass, Chairman ........................ Fort Worth
Edwin L. Cox Jr., Vice-chairman .....................Athens
James R. Paxton .................................. Palestine
W.B. Osborn Jr............ .............. Santa Elena
William O. Braecklein .............................. Dallas
William M. Wheless III .............................Houston
DEPARTMENT
Charles D. Travis ......................... Executive Director
MAGAZINE
(ISSN 0040-4586)
Dedicated to the conservation and enjoyment of Texas wildlife,
parks, waters and all outdoors.
David Baxter ........................................Editor
Ilo Hiller ................................... Associate Editor
Mary-Love Bigony ..........................Assistant Editor
Dianne Richards ............................. Design Editor
Bill Reaves ....................... ..... Chief Photographer
Glen Mills ................................... Photographer
Ruth Perry..................................... Circulation
La Verne Moccia ............................Office Manager