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Bronzed Cowbird (1)

Molothrus aeneus

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Dec 24 2023

At Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park. First time seeing this species.

Date uploaded: Jan 10 2024

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Rose-throated Becard (2)

Pachyramphus aglaiae

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Jan 2 2024

Details: female

A real treat to see the Rose-throated Becard for the first time. The Gray-collared Becard was also in nearby trees but could not be photographed. Resaca De La Palma State Park.

Date uploaded: Jan 10 2024

Comments (3):
Brian Morin: Nice to be able to pick up some specialties on your trip.
Chris: As birdwatching evolves, I now often go out just with the camera and no binoculars. Partly for weight, but also I found I was using the camera most of the time. I have a bunch of “record” shots including a poor Crimson-collared Grosbeak, that if any field marks are visible I’ll attempt to upload. The sorting from earlier this year isn’t complete though 🫣

Willet (38)

Catoptrophorus semipalmatus

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Jan 2 2024

At the offramp of US100 at South Padre Island

Date uploaded: Jan 10 2024

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Black-bellied Whistling Duck (9)

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Jan 1 2024

At South Padre Island reserve

Date uploaded: Jan 10 2024

Comments (2):
Jan: Great photo of this impressive duck, standing on it's shadow. Not to be mistaken for a lily pad!
Chris: Great observation! It does actually look like a lily pad!

Reddish Egret (16)

Egretta rufescens

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Jan 1 2024

At South Padre Island birding reserve

Date uploaded: Jan 10 2024

Comments (1):
Jan: Lovely photo of this delicate looking Egret, as though wrapped in a shawl of feathers! Possibly an old-timer on the Reserve. A good capture!

Vermillion Flycatcher (21)

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Jan 1 2024

Details: male, immature, outside normal range

Seen at South Padre Island reserve

Date uploaded: Jan 10 2024

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Roseate Spoonbill (16)

Ajaia ajaja

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Jan 1 2024

South Padre Island reserve.

Date uploaded: Jan 9 2024

Comments (2):
Jan: Lovely photo of this intriguing bird. I scrolled down to see more great photos.
Sue Bishop: So nice to see!

Tricolored Heron (36)

Egretta tricolor

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Jan 1 2024

Details: multiple species

Something was happening underwater there. South Padre Island reserve.

Date uploaded: Jan 9 2024

Comments (3):
Jan: A great photo of this beautiful Tricolored Heron, and a bonus catching it's entourage!
Ahmad Shah: Fantastic shot of the Tricolored Heron among the Black-bellied Whistling Ducks.

Black Skimmer (15)

Rynchops niger

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Jan 1 2024

Details: inflight

At the South Padre Island reserve

Date uploaded: Jan 9 2024

Comments (1):
Sue Bishop: I love watching this species. What a great trip you are having!

Piping Plover (9)

Charadrius melodus

(Near-threatened)

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Jan 1 2024

Details: winter plummage

This was a surprise to find at South Padre Island reserve - only my second time seeing the species.

Date uploaded: Jan 9 2024

Comments (2):
Ahmad Shah: Nice find of the piping Plover. Great job Chris !
Sue Bishop: great find and capture,Chris!

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