Spiders of the Rio Grande Valley

Joseph Connors, a lifelong Valley resident, enjoys sharing his passion for our often-overlooked wildlife through his skillful macro photography. As a member of the South Texas Border Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist, Joseph can often be found on night hikes, enthusiastically pointing out spiders and other nocturnal creatures. He is also a frequent contributor to the citizen science project, iNaturalist, helping to document the incredible diversity of South Texas wildlife.