No luck finding the high priority species, the black capped vireo or the golden cheeked warbler. The refuge was established to protect their habitat, Texas Hill Country. Stunted Juniper and oaks cover the rolling landscape with scattered outcroppings of honeycomb limestone. Sheltered areas were heavy with the fragrance of junipers. Brilliant colors of wildflowers splashed across the open fields. I’d say it’s the prettiest part of Texas we’ve seen so far.