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Only in the mid 30s in #CorpusChristiTx but colder temps always remind me how strong and resilient hummingbirds are. This Rufous Hummingbird has been visiting for a week and colder temps are coming. Hope it continues. #Birds #RingCam
January 25, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Can you see me behind this plant? Burrowing Owl in the Ag fields west of #CorpusChristiTx. #Birds
This Burrowing Owl was near a culvert by a county road in Chapman Ranch, west of Corpus Christi.
January 23, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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Before and After - The other day I visited Suter Park in #CorpusChristiTx, even tho the water level was fairly low. First landscape shows Texas A&M University-CC in the background. Mostly Black Skimmers in the flight pics. #Birds
Suter Park with some birds in the foreground and the University in the background. Dark skies above the scene. Large flock of birds taking flight. Most of these are Black Skimmers. Large flock of birds taking flight. Most of these are Black Skimmers. Suter Park with some birds in the foreground and the University in the background. Dark skies above the scene. Large flock of birds flying overhead. Those are mostly Black Skimmers in flight.
January 23, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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We welcome all visitors to our backyard water drip and bath, even this young Cooper’s Hawk who will probably go back to hunting birds after it’s hydrated. 🤪. #CorpusChristiTx #Birds
January 23, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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Backyard bath time for this colorful Great Kiskadee. Red-winged Blackbird makes a brief cameo at the water. #CorpusChristiTx #Birds
January 17, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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Crested Caracara preparing for takeoff. #CorpusChristiTx #Birds
This young Caracara was perched on the top of a small tree in an agricultural area west of town. This young Caracara was perched on the top of a small tree in an agricultural area west of town. The movement of its body shows it’s getting ready to fly off. This young Caracara was perched on the top of a small tree in an agricultural area west of town before lifting off to fly. This young Caracara is beginning its flight.
January 17, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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Just a couple Whooping Cranes out for a stroll on some sand flats in #PortAransasTx. #Birds
January 17, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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Got out yesterday searching for some new Year Birds. Found this continuing rare Wood Thrush in a #PortA Texas patch that was digging thru the leaf litter. #Birds #Video
January 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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The other day at a nearby patch I caught some movement that was a Groove-billed Ani. This time I didn’t hear its striking call. Turned out there were 2 deep in the tree cover. #CorpusChristiTx #Birds
The beak of the Groove-billed Ani is always fun to see. The beak of the Groove-billed Ani is always fun to see. When a second Ani flew in and landed right next to the other, a bit of preening began. This pic of the 2 Anis almost looks posed as this sit on a tree branch with smaller limbs in front. Has an ethereal vibe to it.
January 15, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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The water and sky a few mornings ago looked like a painting. This was near a he Packery Channel Jetties in #CorpusChristiTx.
With the cooler temps and wind, there were fewer beach goers out, but the panoramas were striking. With the cooler temps and wind, there were fewer beach goers out, but the panoramas were striking. With the cooler temps and wind, there were fewer beach goers out, but the panoramas were striking. Packery Channel north jetty. With the cooler temps and wind, there were fewer beach goers out, but the panoramas were striking.
January 14, 2026 at 3:46 AM
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Male Belted Kingfisher Bullet screaming past me on the opposite side of the pond in #BishopTx the other day. #Birds
Belted Kingfisher flying by a colorful background. A car and tree edge provide a nice soft background for the Kingfisher missile. Kingfisher continuing to speed by. Kingfisher wing spread as he continues his flight around the pond.
January 14, 2026 at 2:13 AM
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A few predators from the other day in the agricultural area west of #CorpusChristiTX. #Birds Crested Caracara, Burrowing Owl, American Kestrel, and Red-tailed Hawk.
Here are two Crested Caracara perched on the top of a power pole while a juvenile was perched on a different pole nearby. This Burrowing Owl was giving me the evil eye to ensure I didn’t come near its burrow area. This shy Kestrel was always flying from the line before I got anywhere close. Just had to shoot long distance and then get out the cropper. 🤓 Very pale Red-tailed Hawk hung on on the line till it got bothered and flew off.
January 7, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Look at the beak size on these Northern Shovelers. How can they even fly with those things on their heads? Ha. Large group of them were at the #BishopTx City Park. #Birds
Male Shoveler showing off its colors in flight. Female Shoveler is more drab in comparison to the male.
January 7, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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A cute hodgepodge of American Avocets the other day in #PortAransasTx. Many of the #Birds were taking a snooze break.
With their reflections in the water, it appeared there were more Avocets in the group. With their upturned beaks they are always striking to see.
January 7, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Clapper Rails are usually shy, so it was a nice treat for this one to spend time in the open at the Birding Center in #PortAransasTx. #Birds
January 4, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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The other day I had 40 Hooded Mergansers show up on this pond. It started up as a dreary day but the sun popped out and gave me some nice looks. #BishopTx #Birds
Mixed group of Hooded Mergansers sailing across the pond early in the day. Male and female Hooded Mergansers. Profile of a male Hooded Merganser in flight. Profile of a female Hooded Merganser in flight.
January 4, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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Ring-billed Gull along the water’s edge at Padre Island National Seashore. #CorpusChristiTx #Birds
Gull walking along the grasses washed up on shore. Gull in the shallows with its pale yellow legs black-striped beak. Portrait of the Gull in the shallows with water.
December 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Reddish Egret looking all pretty the other day in #PortAransasTx. #Birds it flew in and then began hunting for small fish.
Doing a landing at Turnbull Birding Center. Reddish Egret starting up its dance to try and catch some small prey fish.
December 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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The other day I visited a pond in Flour Bluff, which is just east of #CorpusChristiTx. Was able to grab a few pics of Crested Caracara, Sandhill Cranes, American Avocet and Spotted Sandpiper. #Birds
Crested Caracara in flight over Caribbean Pond. A number of Sandhill Cranes on the backside of the pond. American Avocet showing off its colors in flight over the pond. Spotted Sandpiper walking along the edge of the pond, bobbing its tail as usual.
December 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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I was scanning the thousands of ducks on this small pond when one of the cleaning crew, this Turkey Vulture, made some passes by my side of the pond. Interesting looking bird. #CorpusChristiTx #Birds
Profile as it flies by and shows off its featherless head and spread wings. Profile as it flies by and shows off its featherless head and spread wings. Profile as it flies by and shows off its featherless head and spread wings.
December 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Success! Long-billed Curlew using that extra long beak to capture a small crab for a morning snack. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds.
The instant the Curlew grabbed the crab was the moment it flared its wings. The Curlew easily handling a small crab with its long beak. The Curlew easily handling a small crab with its long beak.
December 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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This Long-billed Curlew was giving off those Greater Roadrunner vibes as it hurried over to its next bite. #CorpusChristiTx #Birds
This Long-billed Curlew was crouched and speeding toward the left. Maybe it spotted some prey, as it soon had a small crab in its beak.
December 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Saw a handful of Long-billed Curlews yesterday on Mustang Island near #CorpusChristiTx. Love their look. #Birds.
Long-billed Curlew in flight showing a nice profile with that long beak and warm colors. Long-billed Curlew showing a nice profile with that long beak and warm colors. Long-billed Curlew on the hunt showing a nice profile with that long beak and warm colors. Long-billed Curlew working that long beak in the hunt for some buried food treasure.
December 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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In the early morning fog the other day, visibility was very poor. Maybe these Red-breasted Mergansers took some pity on me and came very close to the shore to give me a couple photo opps. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds.
Red-breasted Merganser swimming by in the early morning fog. Red-breasted Merganser swimming by in the early morning fog.
December 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Decided to go out a few days ago to try some #BirdingWhileFoggy. I was hoping the weather would clear fairly soon to open up to some wider views. It didn’t happen as I planned so had to cut my morning short. #CorpusChristiTX.
A view of the breakwater near Indian Point Pier in Corpus Christi. A view of Indian Point Pier in heavy fog. A view of Indian Point Pier in heavy fog. A view of the boardwalk near Indian Point Pier.
December 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM