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Fall Warblers on South Padre Island

On September 30, 2013 By Steve
Fall warblers are infamous for plumages that greatly differ from the bright colors shown during the spring. Most seem to come in various shades of yellow but a closer look reveals hints of patterns and markings on the face, wings, and underparts that help with their identification. The migration hotspot of South Padre Island isContinue Reading
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More Warblers and Waterbirds from South Texas

On September 27, 2013 By Steve
On Thursday, I paid a visit to South Padre Island in search of migrating warblers, thrushes, and other birds. I wasn’t disappointed and had good numbers of migrants throughout the morning along with nice looks at various waterbirds. The following tally gives an idea of that birdy morning: 1 Canada Warbler 6 Yellow Warblers 2Continue Reading
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Fall Migrants and Wading Birds on South Padre Island

On September 25, 2013 By Steve
South Padre Island and other south Texas coastal sites might be better known as birding hotspots in the spring, but they can also yield quite a few birds during the fall. Autumn migration is happening in south Texas and a recent trip to South Padre Island turned up several sightings of warblers along with theContinue Reading
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A Green Heron Catches a Big Fish

On September 23, 2013 By Steve
Herons are very effective and lethal predators. They go after fish, crabs, and just about any small animal they can catch with their long sharp bills. They aren’t afraid of attempting to catch pretty big fish either, some of which seem too big to swallow. Although the Green Heron usually catches small fish, it won’tContinue Reading
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Big Bucks and Turkeys from Willacy County, Texas

On September 14, 2013 By Steve
The brushlands of Willacy County  are excellent habitat for White-tailed Deer and Wild Turkeys. The foraging must be very good for these big animals because they are common and grow to pretty big sizes. Willacy is where I go when I want to get good shots of deer and turkey and a recent trip resultedContinue Reading
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Wading Birds in South Texas

On September 12, 2013 By Steve
Wading birds like herons, egrets, and spoonbills will always save the day when you just want to get some pictures of birds. They stand out in the open, don’t move around as much as small birds, are big, and always make striking portraits. Recently, I had a very pleasant day of bird photography at LagunaContinue Reading
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Late Summer Avian Action in South Texas

On September 5, 2013 By Steve
Summer may be officially over but it’s still hot and humid in south Texas. Nevertheless, just as we humans cope with the hot weather, so do the birds and they can’t stop foraging for food. At least some birds need to dive into the cool water if they want to eat. However, it seems likeContinue Reading
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You Know It’s a Bad Day When…

On September 3, 2013 By Steve
Despite the title of this post, I have had some very good days for animal photography in South Texas. Sometimes, it’s easy to feel like animals confront some of the same frustrations that we face. For example, you know it’s a bad day when… No one wants to play with you! Someone steals your dinner.Continue Reading
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