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:

  1. 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!

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

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

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

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

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  6. That kite is really eye-catching!

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  7. 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.

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