tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67911284602700149092024-02-19T00:29:38.363-08:00The Texas Birding CoBirding in Southwest Texas' Rio Grande River Area ~est. 2001~txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-81132863889750217542012-03-19T17:10:00.001-07:002012-03-19T17:10:03.262-07:00We spotted a gorgeous adult male Scissor-tailed Flycatcher this morning foraging along the north fence line. Scissor-tails will often perch on fence wire and scan open fields for insects.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/19/2866.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/19/s_2866.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='177' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />~ Posted by the Texas Birding Company• using BlogPress• ~<br />txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-76463786316676056792012-02-24T19:59:00.001-08:002012-02-24T19:59:52.414-08:00Looking a lot like Spring<br /><br /><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/02/24/3061.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/02/24/s_3061.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' align='left' style='margin:5px'></a><br />It was a gorgeous day! Flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing and a lot of bird activity was seen. An Eastern Bluebird was spotted passing through. I'm looking forward to this Spring. <br /><br /><br />~ Posted by the Texas Birding Company• using BlogPress• ~<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Del%20Rio%20Blvd,Quemado,United%20States%4028.994089%2C-100.638766&z=10'>Del Rio Blvd,Quemado,United States</a></p>txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-49791408313691371352011-09-14T19:34:00.001-07:002011-09-14T19:34:07.227-07:00Test<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-9051795654106577402011-08-08T19:40:00.001-07:002011-08-08T19:40:29.438-07:00Calling the Common PauraqueI've been working night security for the past few months and although I haven't been able to enjoy the daytime birding as much as I'd like to ... there are definitely nighttime birding activities one can pursue.<br />Sunset and dusk are often busy times for daytime birds looking for places to roost overnight and settling in. Then the nocturnal birding begins! If you are lucky you can catch a glimpse of the Nightjar as it carves the night air in it's hunt for flying insects. But night birding is more of an aural adventure. Find a spot to sit and you will often hear the hooting of the owls and the twitter of small field birds. <br />Tonight's spotting was the Common Pauraque. I used my iPhone to play the nightcall and was soon rewarded with an answering call. Distant at first but then suddenly closer and louder. This bird was curious! I took a chance and shone my flashlight in the direction the calls were coming from and by sheer luck I saw a pair of brilliantly reflective eyes peering back at me. Then even more surprising it launched and flew past me towards the fields. I was startled to say the least! <br />Nightime birding can definitely have it's rewards and surprises. :)<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Del%20Rio%20Blvd,Quemado,United%20States%4028.889614%2C-100.577688&z=10'>Del Rio Blvd,Quemado,United States</a></p>txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-29006053923448348972011-06-22T17:33:00.001-07:002011-06-22T17:33:39.332-07:00Observed a male and female pair of Altamira Orioles this evening. Hopping rafters in a watermelon warehouse.<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-87285906816189609322011-03-25T16:14:00.000-07:002011-03-25T16:14:19.104-07:00Altamira Oriole Sighting - 03/25/11<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjQuf2dCHflQtaHdrfc-ZIUH5hGycVYdLeLVnMD52_Wbf6mh2pg4QWs3IFe1I2ZGbC1gwsmVHPAtGg8A_k3OsK2K4WYFl8EqTIuhcOiqdLodq6Nm90iEdNtlFua4pHtJCfYCS1ZCYQI0I/s1600/Altamira-Oriole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjQuf2dCHflQtaHdrfc-ZIUH5hGycVYdLeLVnMD52_Wbf6mh2pg4QWs3IFe1I2ZGbC1gwsmVHPAtGg8A_k3OsK2K4WYFl8EqTIuhcOiqdLodq6Nm90iEdNtlFua4pHtJCfYCS1ZCYQI0I/s320/Altamira-Oriole.jpg" width="320" /></a>A male Altamira Oriole, one of my all-time favorite birds, has been taking nectar from our hummingbird feeder since yesterday. The Altamira Oriole often feeds from hummingbird feeders as well as taking grape jelly from small jar feeders. I'll set out jelly feeders soon to see if I can add the Altamira Oriole to our list of regular visitors.txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-17618191445920847182011-03-07T14:53:00.000-08:002011-03-07T14:53:51.600-08:00The Amazing Lyrebird of Australia - Revisited!Are there no limits to what these amazing birds can imitate? A few years ago I lived in Normandy, Texas and I always kept my office doors and window opened to catch the breezes. There were usually a few boat-tailed grackles in the ash tree canopy just outside. One day I heard the distinct sound of my internet modem dialing in to connect. The chirps and buzzing, the line static. I checked my computer and it was powered down. Then I heard it again. It seemed to come from just outside so I walked out and there sat a grackle, happily imitating my modem sounds! Birds are amazing creatures and never cease to amaze me.<br />
The following link was sent to me by a dear friend. Thank you Lynn! =)<br />
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(Source: <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1299535865_1">CNN</span>)<br />
As <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1299535865_2">James T. Kirk</span>, the fictional captain of the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1299535865_3">Starship Enterprise</span>, Shatner voiced the opening credits of the original "<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1299535865_4">Star Trek</span>" TV series and several movies since 1966.<br />
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The 79-year-old actor reprised his role to wake up the crew of the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1299535865_5">space shuttle Discovery</span> at <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1299535865_6">3:23 a.m. ET Monday</span>.<br />
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"Space, the final frontier. These have been the voyages of the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1299535865_7">space shuttle Discovery</span>. Her 30-year mission: To seek out new science. To build new outposts. To bring nations together on the final frontier. <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1299535865_8">To boldly go</span>, and do, what no spacecraft has done before," Shatner said over the "<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1299535865_9">Theme from Star Trek</span>."<br />
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This is the spacecraft's final scheduled mission. It has made 39 flights and 13 journeys to the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1299535865_10">international space station</span>.<br />
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Discovery undocked from the space station for the final time at 8:37 a.m., according to NASA, in preparation for its flight home.<br />
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The nearly three-decade shuttle program is scheduled to end later this year.txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-53938428602833605132011-03-02T16:37:00.000-08:002011-03-02T16:37:39.068-08:00TexasBirdingCo's video<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/r_fBmMYIhiY?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" width="425"></iframe>txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-12916474332077051152011-03-02T16:35:00.001-08:002011-03-07T14:54:48.577-08:00Fire on the Rio GrandeThis is the dry season for much of the Texas southwest and brush fires often happen along the lower banks of the Rio Grande. The river cane is dry and once the fire ignites it can travel quickly with the wind. <br />
Today's fire traveled south to north with winds gusting up to 20 mph at times. Flames kept up to 40 to 60 feet high.<br />
Brush fires during this time of the year probably affects nesting species but the environment recovers quickly with new growth. <br />
Several species were observed getting the heck out of Dodge including a Scissor tail Flycatcher and a Vermillion Flycatcher. <br />
Fellow birding enthusiast Lupe Martin was also on hand and he spotted a large hawk on the distant ridge to the northeast. Good eyes!<br />
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- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhonetxbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-84716908593547206492011-02-25T13:54:00.001-08:002011-02-25T13:54:12.884-08:00The birth of iPishing?I've been curious how good the sound quality is on my iPhone so ... I installed a birdsong app and tested it in the field today. I was able to call in a male Northern Cardinal and a male Golden-fronted Woodpecker by playing Their respective bird songs. I admit I was completely surprised when the card landed 3 feet from the phone! He listened intently cocking his head as he looked for the source. <br />The woodpecker wasn't as close but just as curious as he looked about. He finally retreated to the orange half feeder for a bit then took his leave. <br />I have to say this experiment was a success! It's amazing what we can do today with new mobile technology from the field. This blog post is also being sent from the field from a blog app. <br />Now ... If I can just capture hi-res photos or video!<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Del%20Rio%20Blvd,Quemado,United%20States%4029.016989%2C-100.637200&z=10'>Del Rio Blvd,Quemado,United States</a></p>txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-81141965967910924232011-01-27T11:56:00.001-08:002011-02-08T15:53:12.057-08:00Yellow-rumped Warbler<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">A male and female pair of Yellow-rumped Warblers have settled into the East mesquite feeder area to winter. I'm curious if they will decide to stay year round. A group of warblers is sometimes called a "confusion". <span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN"> </span> </div>txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-35155375872078058442011-01-27T11:20:00.001-08:002011-02-08T15:52:53.344-08:00Sparrows are busy today!<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Sparrows are collecting old feathers and materials to line their nests today. This is a good sign that Spring is on the way! <span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN"> </span> </div>txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-11101691562964403812011-01-26T14:28:00.000-08:002011-01-26T14:28:42.866-08:00Amazing! Bird sounds from the lyre bird - David Attenborough - BBC wild...<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VjE0Kdfos4Y?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" width="425" frameborder="0" height="344"></iframe>txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-43036237715007149142011-01-26T10:45:00.000-08:002011-01-26T10:45:40.180-08:00Welcome to the Blog Roll Doggie Diaries 4 U!I'd like to take a moment to welcome "Doggie Diaries 4 U"<br />
to our blog roll! Welcome aboard guys! Doggie Diaries 4 U<br />
is based in Philadelphia and has been publishing dog and<br />
pet care articles since September 2010. Be sure to check<br />
them out!txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-9428934020930294202011-01-26T00:01:00.001-08:002011-02-08T15:51:51.759-08:00Testing new iPhone blog app<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Testing the new iPhone blogging app. Now we can bird and blog directly from the field! <span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN"> </span> </div>txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-21815531708481061572011-01-04T23:56:00.000-08:002011-01-04T23:56:27.376-08:00500 birds found dead in Louisiana - todaysthv.com | KTHV | Little Rock, AR<a href="http://www.todaysthv.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=136600&provider=top">500 birds found dead in Louisiana - todaysthv.com | KTHV | Little Rock, AR</a>txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-64971635572004850122011-01-04T23:55:00.000-08:002011-01-04T23:55:06.592-08:00Update: Thousands of birds fall from the sky in Beebe - todaysthv.com | KTHV | Little Rock, AR<a href="http://www.todaysthv.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=136195&provider=top">Update: Thousands of birds fall from the sky in Beebe - todaysthv.com | KTHV | Little Rock, AR</a>txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-16135230171223058942010-12-21T15:00:00.000-08:002010-12-21T15:00:57.496-08:00How Nature Works: White-winged Crossbill Feeding Technique<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1NvU8WG9bg0?fs=1" width="480" frameborder="0" height="295"></iframe>txbirdingcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802007723711743387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791128460270014909.post-44459710404413547342010-12-20T03:46:00.000-08:002010-12-22T16:34:17.459-08:00Christmas Bird Count WeekI generally start my Christmas Bird Count on the day of Winter Solstice and wrap it up Christmas Eve or so. It's a nice way to wind down from the seasonal hustle and bustle and get myself back to center. The outdoors has always been a wonderful way to relax. <br />
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UPDATE : Monday 12/20/2010<br />
This morning's walk was pleasant even though it was slightly overcast. But that didn't slow down the Sparrows or flocks of blackbirds winging south. A male and female pair of Say's Phoebes preened as they perched on the fence posts while Lark Sparrows foraged in the cut alfalfa fields accompanied by a single jeweled Inca Dove.<br />
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UPDATE : Wednesday 12/22/2010 <br />
Weather has turned bad but a single Golden fronted Woodpecker was spotted through heavy fog. The Golden is from Mexico and Central America. <br />
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Yellow-rumped Warblers are impressive in the sheer numbers with which they flood the continent each fall. Shrubs and trees fill with the streaky brown-and-yellow birds and their distinctive, sharp chips. Though the color palette is subdued all winter, you owe it to yourself to seek these birds out on their spring migration or on their breeding grounds. Spring molt brings a transformation, leaving them a dazzling mix of bright yellow, <br />
charcoal gray and black, and bold white. <br />
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