Category Archives: Southwest trip

Hunkering Down

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Richard

After a few days at Fontainbleau State Park and a nice reunion in New Orleans with Vermont friends, we headed northward and endured a long trip on busy but dry roads back home. The van ran well and aside from … Continue reading →

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Adios, Texas

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Richard

We said goodbye to Texas today in a typical fashion – 70 mph on I-10 with too-many trailer trucks, a very gusty crosswind, and 80 degree temperatures. We are in Louisiana for a few days (Hi American Robins, Blue Jays, … Continue reading →

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Long-legged Feeders

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Richard

Some birds, like these Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets, and Great-blue Heron, stand still and suddenly strike their prey. The Reddish Egret is known for its “dancing” to scare up fish. This guy was resting when we saw him. This Tri-color … Continue reading →

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More Snapshots

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Richard

Too many bird pictures, too little time – the story of birding in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

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Gone Fishing

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Richard

Sally spotted a Green Heron while we were birding at South Padre Island Birding Center and we watched him get lunch. When he leaned way over, he nearly toppled and I missed the shot because I laughed, but he recovered … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Richard

So often when birding, you get a quick look at a bird and suddenly it has moved or just gone, so you grab what shots you can get. Here are a few recent ones.

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A Not So Common Pauraque

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Richard

Common Pauraques, a nightjar that we heard in early evening last year at Goose Island State Park, is tough to find during the day. Earlier this week at Estero Llano Grande State Park, a birder from South Dakota put us … Continue reading →

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Big Bend National Park

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Richard

We just are finishing a road trip up to Big Bend National Park to get some sun and warmth and so we did – 37 degrees at night and mid-80’s during the day. We stopped at Casa Blanca SP and … Continue reading →

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Just Plain Birds

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Richard

I’ve been showing off flashy birds that are eye candy but we have been seeing lots of less showboat but just as interesting subjects. Here are some: The Orange-crowned warbler is everywhere. White Ibis (we see white-faced as well) A … Continue reading →

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Buntings

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Richard

There are a couple of rare buntings in the area and in the last couple of days, we saw them both. The first was at Quinta Matzalan, a sprawling Spanish-revival estate surrounded by sprawling tropical gardens and lots of birds. … Continue reading →

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