I love being out at the lake early in the morning before anyone else gets out there. I wish my photos did justice to the beauty of these frosty mornings. Bufflehead Western Meadowlark American Coot Northern Flicker (Red-shafted)
There’s been a covey of Scaled Quail at Fritch Fortress this fall. I’ve crossed them several times near the amphitheater and unlike the last few times when the weather was very cloudy, this time the light was perfect. They were foraging along the edge of the cliff and I was able to get some very nice…
I came across this male Ladder-backed Woodpecker this morning at Lake Meredith’s Cedar Canyon this morning. He was working on breakfast and didn’t pay much attention to me. I also saw these Red-winged Blackbirds feasting on seeds.
I’ve had a Curve-billed Thrasher visiting my yard almost since the day I started birding. Oddly, it’s the only place I’ve ever seen one, although they are supposed to be fairly common for this area. I was outside filling the bird feeders this afternoon in anticipation of the cold front we were expecting (it hit…
I took a drive up to Palo Duro Lake in Hansford County this morning after I got off work. It’s a nice drive and I get most of the world’s problems solved by the time I get there. Then I get distracted by the birds and forget the details of my world saving plan. Oh,…
I ran across these Scaled Quail at Fritch Fortress the other morning. Scaled Quail (or Blue Quail as they are called around here) aren’t as common in this area as the Bobwhites are and so I was happy to be able to get a few photos of them. The morning was very overcast and so…
I bird for several reasons. I like the quiet of sitting in my truck or at a blind watching and waiting for the birds. Sometimes I sit and watch, sometimes I sit and think, sometimes I just sit. It’s a nice way to start the day. I also do a lot of walking as I…
My wife and I stopped by Thompson Park in Amarillo one morning in the last week of October. It was a dreary day that matched our mood and we wanted another quiet moment before facing the trials of the day. We had heard of a Western Grebe on the big pond at the park and we stopped…
I didn’t get out much the last few weeks of October and the few times I did, the weather was not cooperative. Cloudy skies, rain, and wind kept my excursions short, but I did manage to bring home a few good shots. The outing were a much needed opportunity to recharge after difficult days, both…
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