Black-whiskered Vireo High Island
Was able to see this lifer reported at Hooks woods on recent trip to High Island. Not many lifer left for me on our annual High Island trip.
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I Am Bat Falcon
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Semipalmated vs Least
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High Island Prep
I guess I’m getting antsy for High Island!! Thought I’d start posting a few ID reminders and mnemonics that I have to give myself each year. First one is on the 2 big Rails.
Shorebirds Corpus
Went to Corpus yesterday. Here’s some winter shorebirds.
Nice to Meet You Mr. Henslow
Success!! Exactly As dreamed!!