The Spring Migration is under way, big time in my area. Most always we see the same birds, but the last couple of weeks, we have been at the right place at the right time for 'new' species.
My count of birds has climbed up to 214!!
American Birding Association, ...the Texas site of ABA, always has the most recent posts on the areas of the state with locations of birds' sightings. With their reportings, Bud and I found two migrants [one of which isn't supposed to be in Texas at all. No area in any of my guide books shows Texas as a breeding/migration path/resident where I call home.]...PLUS one that wasn't even mentioned...
First, a bird that is uncommon to rare in Texas. In fact the guide maps show the state of Texas "blank" on resident and migration paths of this one...
CAPE MAY WARBLER
photos taken: Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center - Port Aransas, Texas
habitat range: Cape May Warbler
The following bird is a Vireo. A Warbling Vireo. It's very plain in color and markings; a bit difficult to spot while it flits from branch to branch, tree to tree.
WARBLING VIREO
photo taken: Paradise Pond - Port Aransas, Texas
habitat range: Warbling Vireo
This last of the "new" group I am sharing is one that I've tried to spot several times before over the years at different areas along the coastal bend birding trails. Finally, this Spring, I spotted it and had my camera turned ON! lol The ever elusive, beautiful blue bird!! A Cerulean Warbler. And luck was on my side this day...a MALE all decked out in bright colors!!
CERULEAN WARBLER
photos taken: Paradise Pond - Port Aransas, Texas
habitat range: Cerulean Warbler
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