Category Archives: Falcon State Park
Signs and Sounds of Spring
As I sat outside last evening, dozens of Red-wing Blackbirds were in the tree above me, chattering and calling away, and I thought, "I’m certainly not in Vermont anymore." Here in deep South Texas where spring comes early (winter never … Continue reading
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Adios, Falcon State Park
We leave windy, arid Falcon State Park in the morning after two weeks of nearly-constant wind and temperatures in the mid-to-high eighties. All in all, it has been a nice stay here and a chance to see some friends and … Continue reading
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Birds of Falcon State Park
While the Texas drought has cut back the number of birds, there is still a wide variety here and down at Salineno. Here are some photos I’ve taken in the last week. Altimira Oriole Long-billed Thrasher across the street sounding … Continue reading
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Remembering Falcon
I’ve talked about the people of Falcon State Park and their cordiality. We will recall with fondness Bud and Charlotte from Enid, OK who befriended us last year and were our neighbors again this year. Married 64 years, they are … Continue reading
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Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Vermont anymore
Going to bed, listening to coyotes and the constant humming of oil/gas extraction nearby. The lights of Mexican towns glitter across the reservoir. What a contrast to Vermont — although we’ve had a couple of rainy days, the prickly pear … Continue reading
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