High Island Prep Grackles

Byjepbird@att.net April 3, 2023March 3, 2025

And so it goes — Grackles are next. They’re actually fun on the Bolivar Peninsula!! (you’re on you own for females (ask the males)).

Flycatchers | Identification

Empids

Byjepbird@att.net May 1, 2021March 5, 2025

Have a look at several pix of an Empid I had at my place in Williamson County on the North San Gabriel River (The Dacha). Tell me what you think (and don’t peek at comments before you consider for yourself

Books | Flycatchers | Identification

North American Flycatchers Empidonax and Pewees

Byjepbird@att.net March 21, 2023March 5, 2025

Here’s a little jewel!!! Lance and I got them just in time for Empids class. By Cin-Ty Lee and Andrew Birch I’ve not had time to review it thoroughly, but the simplicity of presentation and Andrew Birch’s beautiful paintings already impress me!!