Sunday, April 20, 2025

Birding in Texas

A Red-Cockaded Woodpecker. A new species — or “lifer” — for us.

 

Five of the participants on our birding tour this morning. There are seven of us plus our guide.


One of the many, many warblers we saw today. Unlike most dedicated birders,
I’m not really fond of seeing warblers. I like big birds…

… and we did see one wonderful big bird: this Swallow-Tail Kite. (Len’s photo.)

Dinner in Jasper, Texas




Photos © 2025 mae sander.

7 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Texas is a great place for birdwatching. Great shots of the Warbler and Kite. Congrats on your lifer! The desserts look yummy. Take care, have a wonderful week!

Jeanie said...

Sounds pretty terrific. Are you anywhere near Readerbuzz? Have a great time!

My name is Erika. said...

It sounds like a good day.That kite has a fabulous tail.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I want pie. I don't know one bird from another, but I KNOW pie!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

It verges on heresy to say that you are not fond of seeing warblers!

Granny Sue said...

That kite is really eye-catching!

Deb Nance at Readerbuzz said...

I'm a warbler fan, but those little birds are so difficult to see, I think. Jasper is almost too far away for a day trip, but seeing that new-to-me woodpecker makes a visit very tempting.