The other day at dusk, wifey and I were under the covered backyard patio when we heard 2 Owls calling to each other. Appears one was perched on our chimney. Ran inside and grabbed my cam and returned to shoot a couple pics. Great Horned Owl. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds

A few recent pics from around the area. Javelina, Crested Caracara, Northern Harrier, and Male Wood Duck. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds and #Mammal.

Early morning view of this male Vermilion Flycatcher at Chapman Ranch near #CorpusChristiTx the other day. #Birds

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher having a successful hunt of insects in the ag fields west of #CorpusChristiTx. #Birds

Burrowing Owl hanging around a culvert in the ag fields west of #CorpusChristiTx. #Birds

Recently a rare Fork-tailed Flycatcher was found in the agricultural area west of #CorpusChristiTX. A number of fortunate birders were able to relocate it and grab pics. #Birds

White-tailed Hawk from its perch looking over the agricultural fields west of town. Shot the pics from my truck blind. #CorpusChristiTx #Birds

A little early morning Sandhill Crane love in south #CorpusChristiTX. #Birds

Early morning group of five Sandhill Cranes flying over our house. #Birds #CorpusChristiTX.

A small group of Sandhill Cranes are flying by this morning. I’ve counted close to 80 so far. Some groups are quiet and others very vocal. #Birds #CorpusChristiTX.

Some early morning good vibes. Sandhill Cranes flying by the yard from their nighttime roost area. #Birds #CorpusChristiTX.

I think these Green Jays were doing their Woodpecker imitation this morning working on some peanuts. #Birds #CorpusChristiTx

Wind don’t bother me! A few days ago this Gray Catbird put up with the strong wind to come by and check out the vintage. 🤓 grabbed a few sips of the water. #Birds #CorpusChristiTx #Nature

I haven’t seen the species for more than a week in and around our yard. Glad to see at least three of them show this morning. They were also a little vocal and I really love their call. Groove-Billed Ani. #Birds #CorpusChristiTX.

We are starting to get the return of some old friends to our area in the last few days. We’ll enjoy them for the winter. Even when we don’t see them in their hangout area a quarter of a mile away, it’s always fun to hear their calls early and late in the day. #SandhillCranes #Birds #CorpusChristiTX

We are starting to get a few new birds in the yard as we transition into fall. Over the last few days a number of Gray Catbirds have been coming to our water features. #Birds #CorpusChristiTx #RingStickupCam

This is my walking pal, Buddy, who is ready every evening for a walk around the neighborhood. Gives him a chance to take a break from his exhausting work of barking at Wild Pigs, Opossums and the like. 🤪. Great Pyrenees. #CorpusChristiTx

The night shift has started at the backyard drip and bath with the new crew fueling up. Raccoons. #CorpusChristiTx #Nature

As Hummingbird numbers start to dwindle and the majority have moved southward to continue their migration journey, a few stragglers are still hanging around our feeders. Ruby-throated Hummingbird. #Birds #CorpusChristiTx #Nature

I just can’t figure why they called this raptor a White-tailed Hawk. 😉#Birds #CorpusChristiTx #Nature

Did a little “birding while driving” today in some ag fields west of town. Was lucky see 2 Say’s Phoebes out and about. #Birding #CorpusChristiTx #Nature

One of our yard buddies stopping by for a morning convo. They got the looks and the attitude. Green Jay. #Birds #CorpusChristiTx #Nature

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.