The weather is starting to warm up again. However, it got down to 16 degrees again this morning. We checked out the San Angelo State Park, though, as the sun is starting to heat up. No wind, very nice. However we didn’t see much bird activity, but we didn’t stay long. I have to get photo equipment sorted out and then wash the van for our trip to Bosque Del Apache NWR, in New Mexico. We saw several Western Meadowlarks. They were just about the only thing stirring, except for some cardinals, sparrows, etc.
Tomorow is our monthly Adult Birding Adventure at the park. It is lead by yours truly, and we usually have a good turnout of participants. It consists of spending a little time at the bird blind, then the balance just driving slowly through the park, to see what we can see. The reason for this is that several species don’t ever frequent the bird blind, and vice versa. So we never know what we will come across. Last year one time, we were surprised by a Burrowing Owl sitting on an old Prairie Dog mound. More recently we saw what we at first thought was a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. I managed to get a photograph (below) and that was when we discovered that it was a Red-naped Sapsucker.
Click on either photograph to see an enlargement.
Happy Birding!!
*Meadowlark, of course. Darn it.
Thanks, Kimberley, for your very nice comments. I appreciate it.
Bob
I especially like the medowlark (and it looks like I’m not alone), but they’re both fantastic, detailed images. Really nicely captured.
I think that meadowlark image might be my all time favourite of yours. It is just so very, very appealing.
Wow! Thank you,Cindy. That’s about the nicest compliment a person can get. 🙂
Bob
Great shots Bob! Especially of the Western Meadowlark!
Thank you, Adam. Thanks for commenting and come visit again.
Bob
That’s a beautiful shot of the Meadowlark!!!! very beautiful!!!
good luck on the trip Bob!
Thanks, Michael. I appreciate your comments.
Bob
I just love following your photography, Bob! You capture such great shots!
Thanks, Steve. Soon you can do it, too. 🙂
Bob
Love the expression on the Meadowlark! Great shot Bob. Have a wonderful trip:-)
Thanks, Enivea. We hope to have a great time. 🙂
Bob
I’m so excited for you. Bosque del Apache NWR is a birder”s (as well as a bird’s) paradise. Enjoy!!!
Thanks, Deb. We’re pretty excited, too. Maybe I can “dazzle” you when we get back. 🙂
Bob
The sapsucker is a beautiful bird – how cool!!
Yeah, those are little cuties. 🙂
They are so similar to woodpeckers, and of course, I think that is actually what they are.
Bob
Beautiful! The Western Meadowlark is stunning. Love the look on it’s face. Nicely composed with details in front and blurred background.
Thank you, Martina. I got very lucky with that shot. I was slowly driving thru some heavy brush and tall grass. All of a sudden I spotted him sitting on a tall stalk of some kind, only about 20 feet from the car. I got the picture before he even thought about moving. 🙂
Bob
Have a great trip, Bob! See ya when you get back.
Toby
Thanks, Toby. Since we aren’t leaving until Tuesday morning, I may find time to do another post. Stay tuned…..:-)
Bob