Rare Birds | Texas Gulf Coast

Yellow-headed Cara Cara YES

Byjepbird@att.net January 6, 2025March 2, 2025

Here’s the target of my trip to Galveston — Yellow headed Cara Cara. Like the Kelp Gull he’s up from South America.

Rare Birds

Rufous-backed Robin Junction

Byjepbird@att.net February 17, 2025March 2, 2025

Last week Virginia and I made the trip out to S. Llano SP for the Rufous-backed Robin that’s been hanging out there. We were 95% sure we heard it, but it never came into water feature on that chilly and gray day. So I went back on 2/17/25 and got the full treatment. In addition…

High Island | Texas Gulf Coast | Warblers

Warbler Faces

Byjepbird@att.net March 25, 2023March 3, 2025

But we are so egalitarian that we also do warbler faces!! Again, thanks to Eric and the Warbler Guide!! The following and more can be found at the website for The Warbler Guide by Tom Stephenson and Scott Whittle. Their book is excellent and innovative!!

High Island | Identification | Texas Gulf Coast

High Island Prep

Byjepbird@att.net March 14, 2023March 3, 2025

Trying to get a mental handle on timing of warbler migration in Texas. So, naturally, I put together a spreadsheet! From Ebird data. Send me an email if you want a PDF of the graphs, comparisons (eg. the 2 waterthresh) and etc.