Category Archives: Southwest trip
Birding at the Cocina
We had breakfast at Irma’s, a small Mexican restaurant just outside [Pancho Villa State Park](http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us//panchovillastatepark.html) in Columbus, New Mexico. The food was great and the decorations quite unique. The owner has a penchant for roosters. They are too neat not … Continue reading
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All Cracked Up
We were heading west from Laredo on a rural highway with many trucks sharing the road. Sally was driving, doing about 75 which is the speed limit, and I was editing photos on my MacBook. The road was smooth and … Continue reading
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Some Birds From Salenino
I first wrote about Salineno, Texas a few years ago and my recent visits to this wonderful site were just as satisfying. It is easy to see, as you sit in lawn chairs watching colorful birds flock to the feeders, … Continue reading
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Reds
We are at Falcon Lake State Park, just across the Rio Grande from Mexico, and on the first evening were greeted with this splendid sunset – and have had several more since. The birds here are wonderful. The Northern Cardinals, … Continue reading
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Farewell to Goose Island
After a nice eight day stay, we bid adios to Goose Island State Park where we had enjoyed camping amongst the bird-filled oaks and seeing nearly 100 different bird species. We sampled some of the cuisine, hit some birding hotspots, … Continue reading
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More Port A Birds
We had just stepped on to the boardwalk at the Port Aransas Birding Center when these two birds greeted us: a Snowy Egret and a Tri-colored Heron side by side. Just ahead, a Green Heron posed and then did a … Continue reading
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Feet
The Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center at the Port Aransas Wastewater Treament Facility is one of the hotspots along the Texas coast. Not only are the birds plentiful, they are accustomed to visitors and allow pretty close access. So these amazing … Continue reading
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Companions
While I record each species we see and use eBird to track birds as we travel, my birding partner is more interested in "slow birding" – taking time to "smell the flowers" – to mix metaphors. It’s got me seeing … Continue reading
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Goose Island Birds – A Sampling
Goose Island State Park is one of my favorite birding spots. Our first few outings have been very rewarding. Here is a Black-capped Titmouse who showed himself just a few hundred yards from our campsite as we started out. Walking … Continue reading
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Biking For Birds
We had three days of foggy mornings at Galveston Beach State Park but every so often, the sun showed itself. Saturday morning, we rode our bikes over to some of the bayside trails and in spite of wind and fog, … Continue reading
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