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 Views: 28 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 Views: 30 Write comments
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 Views: 27 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 Views: 24 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 Views: 23 Write comments
Roseate Spoonbill (16)Ajaia ajaja Chris United States (Texas) Date taken: Jan 1 2024 South Padre Island reserve. Date uploaded: Jan 9 2024 Views: 19 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 Views: 25 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 Views: 21 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 Views: 18 Comments (2): Ahmad Shah: Nice find of the piping Plover. Great job Chris !Sue Bishop: great find and capture,Chris!
Mottled Duck (7)Anas fulvigula Chris United States (Texas) Date taken: Jan 1 2024 Details: outside normal range At South Padre Island reserve, Texas Date uploaded: Jan 8 2024 Views: 24 Comments (1): Sue Bishop: Interesting species!
