I'd Rather B Birdin': Estero Llano State Park & Back Home...

There won't be too much narration along with these photos today. The pictures were taken within the last couple of weeks. From the southwestern border of Texas about seven miles from the Rio Grande [river] and the border of Old Mexico. Then, other birds were found on Mustang Island at the Salt Flats of Charlie's Pasture, about 1/2 mile from the Port's Ship Channel.

Here we go...

This is a female Vermilion Flycatcher. And, personally, I think the female is much prettier than the male. Of course most would disagree with me. We never did see the male. But she graced our walk with color!! This Flycatcher is a first for me...

VERMILION FLYCATCHER
photos taken: Estero Llano State Park - Weslaco, Texas
habitat range: Vermilion Flycatcher

Next, one species I always search for when I'm walking the boardwalks of the Salt Flats. They're not easy to spot along the way, but if you're lucky enough to catch the movement on the ground, it's sure to be the Horned Lark!! I found a male and a female [or immature male]. Look closely on the male [the last photo of the two images] and you can 'picture the horns' above its eyes on the top of the head...

HORNED LARK
photos taken: Charlie's Pasture North - Port Aransas, Texas
habitat range: Horned Lark

Lastly, as we returned to the trail beginning cotillion we spotted a Lark Sparrow and a Lincoln's Sparrow

LARK SPARROW & LINCOLN'S SPARROW
photos taken: Charlie's Pasture North - Port Aransas, Texas
habitat range: Lark Sparrow - Lincoln's Sparrow

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Oh, and I received my Cornell Labratory Member's free 2016 Calender in the mail this last week! Neat bird photos, as always.

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18 comments:

NatureFootstepOctober 24, 2015 at 12:06 PM
the Vermilion Flycatcher is a stunning bird. he male can´t possible be more beautiful. Gorgeous images.

Thanks for sharing and wish you a great week.
eileeninmdOctober 24, 2015 at 12:11 PM
Hello Anni, wonderful birds and post. The female Vermilion Flycatcher is gorgeous. And I have always loved the Horned Larks. The Lark Sparrow would be a newbie for me. Great photos. Thanks for hosting, enjoy your weekend!
HannahOctober 24, 2015 at 12:34 PM
The Vermilion Flycatcher has such a feminine air and expression, Anni. She is pretty. I always liked to see Hormed Larks and listen to their song, too. I'm not familiar with the sparrows. I miss all the Texas birds.
Sharon WagnerOctober 24, 2015 at 12:55 PM
What a beautiful burst of color on the little flycatcher. So pretty.
GayleOctober 24, 2015 at 12:58 PM
Pretty little things today.
UnknownOctober 24, 2015 at 2:03 PM
They're all pretty little birds. The flycatcher is gorgeous! Have a great weekend, Anni!
DeniseinVAOctober 24, 2015 at 4:48 PM
Beautiful selection of birds today Anni. Have a great week :)
TexWisGirlOctober 24, 2015 at 5:01 PM
awesome sightings! i've only seen the lark sparrow here.
A Colorful WorldOctober 24, 2015 at 8:13 PM
I had never seen a female! Vermilion Flycatchers are one of my all-time favorite birds, and I loved seeing these photos of the female! Loved the horned lark and other finds as well. Great post!
Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 25, 2015 at 12:30 AM
Lovely collection of birds! The female vermillion is elegant! Just the perfect touch of bright color ... I understand what you mean. One horned larks , always makes me feel smart to know what they are somehow. Thank you for hosting. I hope you aren't getting too wet.
BreathtakingOctober 25, 2015 at 2:49 AM
Hello Anni!:) These are all lovely captures. The slender female Vermilion Flycatcher is a beauty. I'm only just beginning to realize how many different species of Flycatcher there are., and it is great to see a different species of Lark, as I have only seen the Crested Lark here.
NCSueOctober 25, 2015 at 5:06 AM
Great photos of birds we don't see around here. Thanks for posting, and I hope you'll be joining us at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/10/beach-walk-at-sunrise.html
photodougOctober 25, 2015 at 9:29 AM
Anni, stunning array of birds, especially the Vermilion Flycatcher. Thanks for sharing.
Phil SladeOctober 25, 2015 at 9:46 AM
Hello Anni. Wow that Vermilion Flycatcher is really something else. The field guides struggle to capture that shade of red you show us. Good to see your Horned Lark as we get the same species here as a scarcity from Europe but we call it Shore Lark. Hope you stayed clear of that storm this weekend. Stay safe..

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A Colorful WorldOctober 25, 2015 at 10:39 AM
Thanks for letting me know about the link-up problem and I appreciate your fix. I also went back and think I got the first one corrected too.
UnknownOctober 28, 2015 at 8:53 PM
Hi Anni! I've just gotten back over here and I am Loving this!!! Beautiful, beautiful V. Flycathcher - you're so lucky to see! I'll definitely be a steady reader and also hope to contribute to the links when I do a bird post! What fun! I also wanted to say how wonderful your art is! I think you do a great job with both the pencil drawings and the watercolors!!! Thanks too very much for your very nice comment on my art blog and adding it to your roll. I'm just developing it and I'm very appreciative. So happy to find you! Happy Birding! Lynn
HelmaOctober 29, 2015 at 2:10 PM
I have for some time made no pictures of birds, but that is in the winter months again. Beautiful photos showing you here again.
Greetings,
MontanagirlOctober 31, 2015 at 10:19 AM
Hi Anni - I'm back from a much-needed break. Love you post today, especially that Horned Lark!!

Estero Llano State Park & Back Home...

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