Fotogalleri

Titel: The Mockingbird clearly and persistant didn't like the Caracara to stay in this area

Beskrivelse: The Caracara is most likely a sub-adult bird soon in it's 2. year (brownish, but with yellow legs, - not pale). Left wing was somehow injured, not folded normally along the body - but it seemed alright and was flying and searching for food in a normal rutine.

Titel: From the shore-reservation just opposite Galveston. A free and frequent ferry brings you from Galveston to the Bolivar peninsula (expect waiting-time in weekends etc.) Great birding on a windy day. !!

Beskrivelse: low in the vegetation - close to freshwater (pond)

Beskrivelse: In the shades low in the dense wood. Common in spring migration.

Titel: A clumsy touchdown by the Heron is clearly disturbing the Anhinga

Beskrivelse: Note the breeding look of the Heron - i.e white top and bright-blue base of bill

Titel: Female or a 1Y male

Titel: 3 is a crowd....

Beskrivelse: A pair on the small island in the lake... a single duck arrived and this situation was the result... up and down for some time - and then the intruder left

Titel: Re-fueling after a long non-stop migration from i.e. Yucatan (app. 18 hours). The black mulberries are perfect for the purpose - contains lots of sugar.

Titel: The bill show us that this migrating bird is refuelling on black mulberries

Beskrivelse: ID supported by sound of the call

Beskrivelse: To the left a 2nd winter sub-adult bird (grey wash at sides of breast). The other 2 gulls are adults.

Beskrivelse: Restricted distribution in Texas and NE Mexico.... southern/western relative to Tufted Titmouse

Titel: Drinking and bathing

Beskrivelse: This state park is worth a visit - realy great birding i.e. Golden-cheeked Warbler. Relatively easy and guided acces in most of the area. Wild Turkey is easy to spot - and the park supports the habitat favoured by the turkeys.