I'd Rather B Birdin': Eastern KINGBIRD

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§ Birding...

BLACK CRESTED TITMOUSE
Habitat map: Titmouse

KILLDEER
Habitat map: Killdeer

EURASIAN COLLARED DOVE
Habitat map: Dove

CATTLE EGRET
Habitat map: Egret

EASTERN KINGBIRD
Habitat map: Kingbird

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§ The Willows on Mustang Island

As I mentioned on my personal blog the other day, migration has been phenomenal these past few days! So many beautiful birds are showing up everywhere and I, at best, am trying to keep up with them. Of course, I can't. I can't be at all the hotspots at the same time.

I'll begin with one on Mustang Island called "The Willows" shown on map on the right margin [map courtesy of Google Maps]. It's a small area nestled between two condominium complexes with a small fresh water pond that is surrounded by black willow trees. About 25 miles from home, crossing the channel, Padre Island, and connecting to Mustang Island. The warblers, thrushes, grosbeaks, buntings and orioles, plus more species seem to "flock" there each Spring and Fall. And this year, tho a week or two later than normal, it is no exception. Of course, I always go early in the morning if I can. Oftentimes the population of birds and wildlife is still quiet, but I have yet to leave disappointed. For days I've been taking day trips to many other migrating stops, and I'll share a whole lot more as time passes. While I was there at the Willows recently, I spotted these:

OVENBIRD
Habitat map: Ovenbird

SWAINSON'S THRUSH
Habitat map: Thrush

WOOD THRUSH
Habitat map: Thrush

EASERN KINGBIRD
Habitat map: Kingbird

ROSE BREASTED GROSBEAK [female]
Habitat map: Grosbeak

BLUE GROSBEAK [female]
Habitat map: Grosbeak

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§ Migrants and Injuries...

I may be delayed in visiting those who leave links this week...Server and Network Provider is updating and establishing 5G connections. All week, it's been erratic being online.

MASKED BOOBY [juvenile]
photos taken: ARK Rehibilitation Center
found injured on Gulf Shore transported to ARK in Port Aransas
habitat map: Booby
Length: 32 inches
Wingspan: 62 inches

note: last photo of the masked booby series - in the background, a northern gannet.

BLACK CROWNED NIGHT HERON
photo taken: Paradise Pond
habitat map: Heron
Length: 25 inches
Wingspan: 45 inches

BLACK BELLIED WHISTLING DUCK
photo taken: Port Aransas Birding Refuge
habitat map: Duck
Length: 21 inches
Wingspan: 30 inches

EASTERN KINGBIRD
photos taken: The Willows
habitat map: Kingbird
Length: 8.5 inches
Wingspan: 15 inches

YELLOW BILLED CUCKOO
photos taken: Bazemore Park
habitat map: Cuckoo
Length: 11-13 inches
Wingspan: 15-17 inches

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Those participating this week:

Betty Crow
Lea, Bald Eagle
The Early Birder
Linda, Virginia, USA
Arun, India
Travels With Birds [no hyperlink used]
Jean@SoNotOrganized
Birds Seen in Europe and Africa
Eileen
Lea's Menagerie
Linda aka Crafty Gardener
Lavender Dreams
NatureFootstep
Rosyfinch Ramblings

§ Some September Outings...

Lately, tho I cherish having the opportunity to be so close, I have begun to notice that birds in the wild, in MY area, allow birders to get closer to them before flying off to a 'more safe' area! I don't know if that's a good thing...to me, they're becoming too trusting. Heck, I don't trust human behavior!!!! Anyway, the other day, while out walking, I came upon a hawk [which I've not ID'd yet] that did not even think about flying away. And I was able to stand directly under it and just a couple feet below its perch!! I walked around, stopped and photographed...it was NOT injured, perhaps a juvenile, and it was nibbling on tree bark, so if anyone knows why that behavior in particular, let me know....to help with digestion? What? Other than that, there was no implication of anything out of the ordinary as it watched me watch it. Oh yes, and the too trusting moorhens a few weeks back were on the boardwalk right beside me, as is the ibis featured below, in the tree just above my head no more than a yard-length away... which I share this week

But first, a set of 'love birds'....

MONK PARAKEETS
photos taken: West Guth Park
habitat map: Parakeet

...a family trio

CRESTED CARCARCA [two adults and one juvenile]
photo taken: Mustang Island Highway
habitat map: Caracara

...a morning hunter

EASTERN KINGBIRD
photos taken: Leonabelle Refuge
habitat map: Kingbird

...close up and personal

WHITE IBIS
photos taken: Paradise Pond [which was completely dry because of drought]
habitat map: Ibis

....addendum:

Upon going through guide books, I have narrowed my ID for the hawk that was so docile and subdued. And they HAVE often been sighted in the area where I spotted it. Correct me if I'm wrong:

BROAD WINGED HAWK [juvenile?]
photos taken: Rose Hill
habitat map: Hawk

The Broad-winged Hawk is the smallest of the North American Buteos. They are generally found near forest edges and clearings. During migration, thousands may congregate along ridge lines and coastlines or other locations with favorable wind conditions. Relatively tame, Broad-winged Hawks can often be approached more closely than most hawks

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§ From the Archives

Lately with all the doctor's appointments I have had, I haven't had much time to go out in the mornings, birding. And by the time the appointments are over, the heat index is too dangerous. So, once again, I am delving into my archive folders and sharing some photos taken from a few months ago...

NORTHERN HARRIER
photos taken: Hazel Bazemore Park [Calallen, Texas]
habitat map: Harrier

CATTLE EGRET
photos taken: Botanical Gardens [Corpus Christi, Texas]
habitat map: Egret

...at first sighting, only one. Then, two...and before I knew it...three!!!

EASTERN KINGBIRD
photos taken: Paradise Pond [Port Aransas, Texas]
habitat map: Kingbird

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