Last night we were so happy to receive an encore performance from the Cirque du Raccoon. To finish the show with an emphatic climax, it provided the always popular mic drop. Err, hummer feeder drop. #Mammal #CorpusChristiTX

When the Baltimore Orioles are migrating through our area, I try to put out some orange halves for them. I think they enjoy them. #Birds #CorpusChristiTx

After reading some online recommendations about providing additional perches for hummers by putting up zip ties, I decided to give it a try. I have 3 up and they are used constantly by those who want to keep close watch over “their” feeder. 😜 #Birds #CorpusChristiTx

Still having a decent number of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in the yard on the feeders and visiting our variety of blooms. #Birds #CorpusChristiTX #Nature.

We were so privileged to get a private performance of Cirque Du Raccoon last night. So graceful. #CorpusChristiTx #Mammal #Ring #StickupCam

Decided to buy a close focus trailcam recently to try out in the yard. With migration, it picked up male Baltimore Orioles in the water feature recently about a foot away from the lens. #Birds #CorpusChristiTx #Nature

The Loggerhead Shrikes are in the area and one has been on out patio several times recently. Surprised to see a second one come along and give some grief. #Birds #CorpusChristiTx #Nature

This year we’ve had regular visits of Green Jays to our backyard peanuts. Hope they continue to stay in the area as I love their looks and vocal calls. #Birds #CorpusChristiTx #Nature

This masked bandit is also somebody who has a sweet tooth and enjoys a taste of the sugar water put out for the Hummers. I guess everyone needs that hydration.🤪 #Nature #CorpusChristiTX #Raccoon #RingCamera

Late in the day the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are trying to build that energy up with some sugar water before sleep time. Funny thing is, there are only 3 holes to feed at on this feeder so they’re not very good at the math. #Migration #Birds #CorpusChristiTX

Baltimore Orioles around the water cooler recently. #Migration #Birds #CorpusChristiTX

Over the last couple weeks, I’ve seen or heard a few Groove-billed Anis in the green area behind our yard. They’re a Fav as i really like their look and call. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

Male Baltimore Oriole stopping by our backyard water feature as migration is in motion. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

Found this Purple Martin pre-roost area yesterday about a mile from my house . I don’t know how many thousands of PMs there were, but they started to get more anxious as it got closer to sunset. About 10 mins after this video, they had disappeared to the north. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

One of my yard trailcams captured this male Hooded Oriole coming by for a late afternoon bath. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

I’ve seen Bobcats in the green area behind us with one of my trailcams, but this is the first one that was captured in the early hours last night inside our fence. Looked cautious, but appears it only stayed briefly before slipping back out thru the fence. #Nature #Mammal #CorpusChristiTx

Our 2 Troyer Purple Martin gourd racks have provided 20 nests this year. 70+ eggs hatched and getting closer to the end of the nesting season. Many of the nestlings have fledged but many PMs are still hanging around. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

This red-eyed male Bronzed Cowbird was on the ground searching for some seeds. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

Juvenile White-tailed Hawk on a cloudy day near agriculture fields west of #CorpusChristiTx. #Birds #Nature

Water, water, water. It’s the main magnet in our yard. This male Hooded Oriole agrees with me. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

Out driving some agricultural fields the other day and spotted a couple adult White-tailed hawks. Here’s one. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTX.

I decided to go out on the south Packery Channel Jetty to search for some avian subjects. Not too many birds out but the sky and water were looking nice. #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

I heard this Least Bittern before I saw it. It was close and I had to shoot pics of it straight down from the main deck at Turnbull Birding Center. #Birds #Nature #PortAransasTx

Momma Mottled Duck providing shade for her duckling on a warm and sunny day at Turnbull Birding Center. #PortAransasTx #Birds #Nature

This rare American Flamingo continues to hang out in the main pond at Turnbull Birding Center in #PortAramsasTx. #Birds #Nature

Another example of the value and attraction of water. With our drip providing some hypnotic sonics, this male Hooded Oriole couldn’t resist yesterday so he took advantage to have a cool bath. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTX.

Fulvous Whistling Ducks enjoying the day around a small pond in the agricultural area west of #CorpusChristiTX yesterday. #Birds #Nature.

There were a number of Common Nighthawks in the area that I birded yesterday. A few were on the road gathering up the heat. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTX.

Yesterday I decided to drive some agricultural areas west of town to see what was around. Crested Caracara was perched on the cross beams of a power pole. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTX.

Yesterday one of the fledgling Aplomado Falcons had flown to a power pole along 361 and was calling to its parent for some attention or food. #Birds #Nature #PortAransasTx

Yesterday on my way to #PortAransasTx I noticed some activity on one of the Aplomado Falcon nesting platforms. Parent was tearing off pieces of meat from a prey item and feeding to 2 nestlings. Hand held at long distance #Birds #Nature.

A few today pics at Turnbull Birding Center in #PortAransasTx. Neotropic Cormorant, Mottled Duck, Willet and Sandwich Tern. #Birds #Nature

A few random pics from yesterday near the jetties at Packery Channel. Lots of activity in the air and in the water. Sandwich Tern after it snagged a fish, a Laughing Gull trying to steal the Royal Tern’s catch and a Common Tern. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

Royal Terns finding a sweet spot in Oso Bay and doing their standard diving approach to try and catch some fish prey. After a successful catch, a few of the Terns decide to see if they can steal it. Lots of wind noise. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTX.

Here’s a gift I brought you! Not interested. It’s a tasty bite. Still not interested! Least Terns on the shore near Packery Channel jetties yesterday. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTx.

Sandwich Terns in hunt mode near the Packery Channel jetties in #CorpusChristiTX yesterday. #Birds #Nature.

Rare Brown Noddy seen today near Bob Hall Pier on the Gulf south of #CorpusChristiTx. #Birds #Nature

Did my Purple Martin nest checks yesterday and everyone seems to be doing well. 70 nestlings at current count and this is one of the younger groups with a few hungry hatchlings. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTX.

This is a sampling of Purple Martin gourd nests I found when I did my nest checks today. We have a mixture of ages in our 20 nests. Currently have 68 hatchlings. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

Few random pics from Oso Bay the other day. Willer, Tricolored Heron, Neotropic Cormorant and Little Blue Heron. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTX.

Got a few long distance pics of this rare Whimbrel on some mud flats on the edge of Oso Bay. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

One of our common shorebirds is the Tricolored Heron, here searching for its next bite. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

Our friends, the Green Jays, are still hanging around the neighborhood and enjoying the peanut bits we have out. They’ll sometimes commandeer the bath as well. Enjoy them. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

Yesterday a Brown-crested Flycatcher pair were checking out an old owl box I have hanging in a Mesquite Tree. Don’t know if they’re serious, but it would be nice to see them follow through. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

Just a dog and his leash. Buddy, our Great Pyrenees, is out with me on our late afternoon walk round the neighborhood. #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

A few random #birds from the other day at Turnbull Birding Center in #PortAransasTx. Neotropic Cormorant, Cattle Egrets and Wilson’s Plover. #Nature

Did my Purple Martin gourd nest checks today and all 20 nests seem to be progressing nicely, even as our temps are getting into the low 90s during the day. Here are 2 nests with older hatchlings. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTx

Caspian Tern, our largest Tern, was hunting with a number of other Tern species at Turnbull Birding Center in #PortAransasTX the other day, diving into the water to catch their prey. #Birds #Nature.

There were a handful of Least Terns on the hunt at Turnbull Birding Center in #PortAransasTX. Unique looking with their yellow beaks, white forehead and small size. #Birds #Nature.

Another series of pics of a Magnificent Frigatebird from my visit to Turnbull Birding Center in #PortAransasTX a few days ago. The long pointed and angular wings allow it to soar endlessly. #Birds #Nature.