April 21st First Golden Cheeked Warbler

First Painted Bunting of the Season

Summer Tanager

Golden Cheeked Warbler in the Squash

Painted Buntings

Lizards and Skinks!

Goldfinches

This wren is always hanging around the house

Both types of Goldfinches are at the feeder in this shot.
American on the left and Lesser Texas variant on the right and above.

This Dark Eyed Junco is uncommon in our area

We think this maybe a Hermit Thrush

American Woodcock

I took this picture an American Woodcock this afternoon around 1pm on my driveway below the house. Cool bird!

White Crowned Sparrow at Harry's

Passenger on the Outboard motor while fishing

This mantis stayed with us on the boat all day while we were fishing last week.

What a grip!

Cassin's Vireo

Julia shot this photo yesterday evening of a vireo we have not seen before.

Nice work Julia!

Warblers and Tomatoes

We saw a GoldenCheeked Warbler tonight after dinner. It was feeding in the tree tops. I thought it may come down for a drink at the new pond but it never did.

The tomatoes are ripe now and I love the variety Julia chose this year!
Rex

Maria and Little Harry Chillin in the Agave

More Summer Tanager

Tuesday Night around 7pm We saw a first year Summer Tanager. This year has a significant amount of birds we have never seen before. Furthermore, we have seen a much larger number of Goldfinch.

Julia sees a Summer Tanager on Harry's place this morning during her ride. It was a first year version. I saw an adult yesterday at the birdbath.

Golden Cheek Warbler Fledgling

Julia and I saw a Golden Cheek Warbler fledgling this morning around 11:15. It was by itself and probably a young female. We watched feed for about 15 minutes. We also have purchased a new camera so we can post some of our own images here on the blog.

Eastern Phobe

Phoebe's are always welcome here. They help keep the red wasp population down to a tolerable level

Thanks to Julia for this image

Black and White Warbler

This morning I saw my first Black and White Warbler. It was a in a small family group consisting of two adults and a fledging. Thanks to the Nature Nook for this photo

The Year of the Goldfinch

We have seen a huge boom in the Lesser Goldfinch population this year. Julia had a sighting yesterday with 9 goldfinches in the bird bath at one time. This morning we saw two males in the same scaley bark oak tree.

Lunch Time Sighting

A beautiful adult male Painted Bunting came by for a bath

Memorial Day Weekend

Yesterday morning we saw the first Golden Cheeked Warbler this season. The sighting of five Lesser Goldfinches (Texas variant) around 8:00 AM was a great way to start the day.