Scott’s Oriole
The dulcet tones of the Scott’s Oriole.
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Marfa Breeding Bird Survey 2024
Another BBS out of Marfa is in the books! Here’s a few participants. What say ye on the flycatcher? (same bird in 2 pix and a video)
Davis Mountains & Mountain Plover
I spent the last week in Davis Mountains. Here’s a few locals. Having heard of 88 mountain plovers near San Angelo, I detoured that direction on the way home and found about a dozen on a cold and rainy morning. Nice turf farm there on Susan Peak road. See map below if you want to…
Shorebirds Sandia Wetlands
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Insects Sandia Wetlands
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