Category Archives: Southwest trip 5

Father Bird

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Richard

Yesterday morning, Mary and I ( and our bird dog) were at Estero Grande Llano State Park to check out some of the wonderful array of birds there – it was Mary’s first visit. As is my custom, I did … Continue reading →

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Pop-up Birds

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Richard

Often when birding, a bird pops around a tree trunk or up to the top of a shrub and you want to get it in your binoculars but at the same time, take a photo. Good photographers are fast and … Continue reading →

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Chasing Mister Yellowthroat

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Richard

It started about eight-thirty one night over a week ago when a sharp knock on the Airstream door launched Penny into a barking frenzy. I got her leashed as I opened the door to two Canadian birder friends who were … Continue reading →

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Free Range Porkers

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Richard

When I bird with Penny in our woods at home I never have her on leash and her wildlife encounters are usually with red squirrels or chipmunks – she tends to ignore deer. We have encountered a few Black Bears, … Continue reading →

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A Couple of RGV Raptors

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Richard

I spotted a flash of grey as I drove up over the levee to the County Park this morning. I had already counted four American Kestrels on the short road in and pulling over, I saw a Grey Hawk sitting … Continue reading →

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An iPhone Red, White, & Blue Trifecta

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Richard

This morning, a few of us brave souls met at the pier for a bird walk. I had every piece of warm clothing I had brought, including “hot hands” insert for my mittens, and managed to stay relatively warm. I … Continue reading →

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Checking Out The Whoopers

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Richard

Today was a day to catch up a bit since the weather is cool and rainy, so we drove into Rockport for some groceries and way too much bird feeding gear and supplies. We also picked up some comfort food (apple … Continue reading →

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Sorting Sparrows at Goose Island State Park

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Richard

Our six-day trip to Texas was highlighted by: Trekking down our icy driveway with last minute luggage for a 5:45 AM launch Monday Whiteout with treacherous driving for 20 miles around Saratoga on the Northway Awful crosswinds for the first … Continue reading →

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Slip, Sliding, Away

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Richard

We have been watching the weather forecast for several weeks and were not happy to see a winter storm scheduled for the day before our departure. However, the snow was going to be followed by freezing rain, and then rain … Continue reading →

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Trash Talk

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Richard

The other morning, as I dragged our two large containers down our driveway, I marveled again at how our recycling bin is full while the one for trash is less than half full. Over the years, as more and more … Continue reading →

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