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Brown Jay (2)

Chris

Date taken: Dec 28 2024

Extremely fortunate to have finally seen a Brown Jay. Apparently there are only a handful of individuals in the United States. Santa Margarita, west of Roma Texas.

Date uploaded: Jan 18 2025

Comments (2):
Sue Bishop: Interesting that they are so far north!
Ahmad Shah: Another new one. Excellent job Chris.

White-tailed Hawk (3)

Buteo albicaudatus

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Dec 24 2024

Details: adult

Almost a year later to the day, was able to get the impressive White-tailed Hawk in better lighting. La Joya Texas on Jara Chinas Rd.

Date uploaded: Jan 6 2025

Comments (3):
Ahmad Shah: Superb detailed shot Chris !
Chris: Thanks! Was fortunate he didn’t fly away during my time with him 😊

Scaled Quail (1)

Callipepla squamata

Chris

United States (Texas)

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Date taken: Dec 28 2024

After many failed attempts in less than optimal photo conditions, it was a surprise to find this Quail in the open. Santa Margarita Ranch, west of Roma, Texas.

Date uploaded: Jan 5 2025

Comments (8):
Sue Bishop: Great find and capture, Chris!
Ahmad Shah: Fabulous series of wonderful birds, I like them all. Excellent work Chris !

Northern Bobwhite (3)

Colinus virginianus

(Near-threatened)

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Dec 30 2024

Details: male

Saw quite a few Bobwhite, but they were very tricky to photograph. La Joya, Texas on Jara Chinas Rd.

Date uploaded: Jan 5 2025

Comments (3):
Sue Bishop: Great find!
Brian Morin: You were fortunate to get the important features of the bird in the clear.

Northern Crested Caracara (7)

Caracara cheriway

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Dec 30 2024

On Jara Chinas Rd, La Joya, Texas.

Date uploaded: Jan 5 2025

Comments (2):
Sue Bishop: Always nice to see.
Brian Morin: Nice one. On my wish list.

Verdin (1)

Auriparus flaviceps

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Dec 30 2024

What seem to be the first upload of a Verdin. La Joya Texas, on Jara Chinas Rd.

Date uploaded: Jan 5 2025

Comments (1):
Sue Bishop: What a cutie! Great find.

Cassin's Sparrow (2)

Aimophila cassinii

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Dec 30 2024

With a bit of time and much luck, got the elusive Cassin's Sparrow in decent light. La Joya, Texas on Jara Chinas Rd.

Date uploaded: Jan 5 2025

Comments (1):
Sue Bishop: Good id and great find.

Pyrrhuloxia (4)

Cardinalis sinuatus

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Dec 30 2024

Details: male

After having to take a long break - it was good to get some time in the field. Seen at La Joya Texas on the infamous "Sparrow Road" (Jara Chinas Rd)

Date uploaded: Jan 5 2025

Comments (1):
Sue Bishop: A beauty. Looks like a great birding trip!

Snowy Egret (67)

Egretta thula

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Dec 29 2023

At Estero Llano Grande State Park

Date uploaded: Jan 13 2024

Comments (1):
Sue Bishop: Nice flight shot!

Cassin's Sparrow (2)

Aimophila cassinii

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Dec 27 2023

For a brief moment a Cassin's Sparrow came out of the field. Unfortunately I couldn't get any decent photos, however the dark "anchors" are visible on the upperparts, as well as the faint eye ring. La Joya, Texas.

Date uploaded: Jan 12 2024

Comments (5):
Ahmad Shah: Fantastic find.
Chris: Thanks. I wish I had more time to observe him, but this didn’t last long.