Birds, snakes and Gators. Animals I have known. Lots of images here too…
I took a slow afternoon drive to Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge today and focused on studying a few old friends. Although the refuge is still dry from the long drought I managed to find a couple of interesting migrants. The Scissor-tails are bunching up and likewise the Kestrels are moving in. Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge […]
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge – Some other old friends…. Read More »
Black Skimmers (Rynchops niger) are not perturbed by a cloudy, rainy day in Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge. They were actively feeding during the dreary conditions this day. I have thought about and observed the peculiar feeding habits of the Black Skimmer many times. However had never been able to capture good images until now. My
As usual an early morning trip to Brazoria NWR. The light was soft and the marsh was alive with mosquitos. A few birds were present but it is still a bit early in the migration for large numbers if waders and ducks. I did see 3 Whooping Cranes flying at the edge of the refuge
A fast trip to Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge in late August does not reveal many early migrants. However the residents are alive and well. The fall migration should be in full swing soon and another trip is in order. Migrating waders and shorebirds marshes will crowd the marsh. I spent more time watching the alligators than
The White tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus, is one of the most commonly encountered large native mammals in North America. White tailed deer are creatures of the “edge”. As a result of changes in land use, they have increased their numbers. They present opportunity for sportsmen to fill the freezer with a high quality alternative to other
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Monk Parakeets in Texas also called Quaker Parrot, were first recorded in New York in 1967 after escaping shipping crates at JFK airport. These parrots originate in Argentina and are well adapted to temperate climates. In South America, Monk Parakeets live in dry savannas and woodland up to about 6,000 feet elevation. This picture came from