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A Few Animals and Birds from a Summer Weekend in South Texas

On July 30, 2013 By Steve
Last weekend, I ventured to a couple of my usual haunts on the south Texas coast. Bird song had diminished and it’s hot but if you set up in the right places and watch your surroundings, animals and birds always make an appearance for photos. Beautiful Altamira Orioles are still feeding their rapidly growing youngContinue Reading
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Least Grebes in South Texas

On July 27, 2013 By Steve
The subtropical habitats of south Texas make this little corner of the country the only place where you can see a bunch of neotropical bird species without leaving the USA. One of those birds is the Least Grebe. Found in many parts of Mexico and Central and South America, the Least Grebe also feels rightContinue Reading
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Late July Bird and Animal Photography in South Texas

On July 22, 2013 By Steve
As July comes to an end in southern Texas, juveniles have fledged from many nests and a number of birds are getting ready to lay a second clutch of eggs. It might be hot outside but it’s a time when you can see confusing immature plumages, watch baby animals being fed by their parents, andContinue Reading
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Good Lighting for Great Bird Photo Opportunities in South Texas

On July 18, 2013 By Steve
Bright sunny days are pretty common in South Texas at any time of the year but the lighting seems to be even better during the summer months. Although you may have to make adjustments on the camera to deal with harsh sunlight, the lack of dim conditions means that you can get fantastic, high resolutionContinue Reading
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Bobcats, Chachalacas, and More from a South Texas Summer

On July 16, 2013 By Steve
The heat wave that is presently hugging the country is reminiscent of what it feels like during summer in south and east Texas. Drink lots of liquids, don’t do anything strenuous, and try to stay cool! That’s what I do to stay healthy while birding in southern Texas in the summer. I’m just careful aboutContinue Reading
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Everything Comes in for a Drink in South Texas

On July 12, 2013 By Steve
Texas in the summertime is hot. The combination of humid air coming in from the Gulf of Mexico and its southerly location give the Lone Star State one of the highest consistent heat indices in the country. This is partly why most birders visit during the much milder temps that occur from October to April.Continue Reading
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Bird Photos from Laguna Atascosa in Early July

On July 9, 2013 By Steve
Laguna Atascosa is always worth a visit. No matter when you go, photo opportunities present themselves and who knows, maybe you will end up being one of the lucky few who sees an Ocelot! Although I wasn’t lucky enough to glimpse one of those endangered spotted felines on a recent visit, I still saw aContinue Reading
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Some July Images from Laguna Atascosa, Texas

On July 3, 2013 By Steve
Most birders come to Texas during the winter months or April. Given the hot humid summer weather and fewer numbers of birds, I can’t blame them. Nevertheless, there is plenty to see in south Texas at any time of the year, including the muggy days of July. On a recent trip to Laguna Atascosa, IContinue Reading
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A Visit to a Waterbird Rookery in East Texas

On July 1, 2013 By Steve
On a recent trip to east Texas, I had the great fortune to visit a huge rookery that hosted at least 10,000 birds, including 700 nests with eggs. Yes, 10,000 birds (!) and as you might imagine, the experience was nothing short of spectacular. The rookery could only be accessed by boat, so I boughtContinue Reading
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A Close Look at Dragonflies and other Insects in South Texas

On June 27, 2013 By Steve
Most of us tend to ignore insects other than when we swat mosquitoes or watch the butterflies in our gardens. However, when you take a close look at insects, most show exquisite forms and beautiful, iridescent colors. Now that the summer months are here, I have plenty of six legged subjects for photography. During aContinue Reading
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