I had a great trip to South Texas last week. Temps were a bit warm, but still quite a bit of bird action. I'm posting a few shots (not great quality) of a few birds I saw while driving around working.
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| Lots of doves on the ranch this year. This one was just begging to have it's photo taken. |
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| Northern Bobwhite Quail...always hanging out under the feeders. It's been a great year for quail down south! |
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| Scissor-tailed Flycatcher...always one of my favorites! |
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| Haven't ID'ed this bird yet. Maybe a Least or Western Sandpiper? A group of four stopped over for a rest in a puddle after a brief rainstorm. |
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| Obviously not a bird...but a cool photo anyway!! |
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| Eastern Kingbird hanging around the windmill...and the water. |
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| First time seeing a Groove-billed Ani! Very cool bird to watch in the field. |
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| Hermit Thrush hanging out under some vegetation near the water. Seems like most critters are already staying near the windmills due to the drought. |
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| This little Barn Owl's parents weren't too excited when I poked my head inside their hiding place. But, he produced a nice smile for the camera! All in all a great trip. A lot of work done, some flying in the helicopter, and a few nice bird photos. I'll be adding some better quality photos to the galleries in the next few days...so check back soon! |
Until next time!
Brad
