Birds I have known are some of the easiest of all wildlife to find and observe. They are in every habitat, and very diverse. This category is image heavy with birds from Texas and other places. There are lots of photos of the Birds of the Upper Texas Coast.
Red Shouldered Hawks in Texas – (Buteo lineatus) are a common sight in the Eastern part of our state. You can often find these handsome Buteos close to water within forested areas. They can be observed hunting from a perches near streams or other water. In spring Red-shouldered Hawks in Texas can be seen patrolling their nesting […]
Some of the least understood populations of birds in the nation are West Texas Hummingbirds. As a result under the cooperation of Cornell Lab of Ornithology, West Texas Avian Research, and Perky Pet Feeders, a live webcam is currently operating in the Trans-Pecos area of Texas. The camera is located on private property in the Davis
Sharp shinned Hawks in Houston are a fairly common sight in Houston and coastal Texas. They are most common in migration and in winter, being unheard of during the summer. While doing a some work in the yard I noticed this guy perched high up in a tall pine nearby. I managed to squeeze out a
Cooper’s Hawks in Houston are by no means rare. In addition they are a very common migrant and winter visitor, along with their cousin the Sharp shinned Hawk. Cooper’s Hawks in Houston in the summer are much less common. As a result breeding pairs have been exceedingly uncommon for quite some time. I have seen
The Carolina Wrens in Texas are a common sight and sound throughout the entire year. These resident and breeding birds visit my yard perpetually. They creep around the trees and bushes constantly in search of insects and fruit. They explore everything and are very vocal, calling frequently. Carolina Wrens in Texas defend their territories with constant singing and aggressively chase off
An Ovenbird in Texas is not an uncommon sight during the migration season. Tonight I had a small visitor to my patio. Ovenbirds are a larger than average warblers that are about the size of a small sparrow. They are easily recognized by their boldly striped breast, olive green back, orange and black striped crown