Monthly Archives: February 2012

Birds of Goose Island

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Richard

Goose Island State Park in Rockport, Texas is a great birding spot – even in a drought year like the present one. Between shorebirds and woods birds, there’s a great diversity of species and some years (although not this one) … Continue reading →

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Rain – finally

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Richard

Listening to the rain patter on our aluminum roof is comforting, even after a sleep-depriving series of thunderstorms last night. Ever since we got here at Goose Island State Park, the impact of the long drought has been very evident. … Continue reading →

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My Latest Interest: Geocaching

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Richard

I was out looking for a bald eagle’s nest at Fountainebleau State Park when a Texas auto pulled up. The driver asked if I’d found it and having been there before, helped me locate it through my scope. When I … Continue reading →

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