Howdee all,
Boy Scout woods was one of our favorite places to bird on the Island.
For pure migration excitement, if the timing is right, and great convenience as the RV park we camped in was across the street.
A few days I had Jeff go over before me to check out the action. If it was hopping with birds I would head over right away.
Houston Audubon has it presence here
..Houston Audubon has four wildlife sanctuaries on the Island.
Boy Scout Woods Smith Oaks The Rookery at Smith Oaks
Eubanks Woods S.E. Gast Red Bay
The Kiosk below is where they sell daily passes for entrance into the sanctuaries.
They also sell a few books, tee shirts, bug spray, water and a few other items.
There are free guided walks with expert birders…it can get a little crowded on the boardwalk.
I really enjoyed walking the trails here this time of year..
The smell of privet and honeysuckle fill the air.
If you see a gathering of birders..best go check it out.. If you are a photographer..you can rent a blind for ten dollars a day..
Great close up views of birds bathing..
This female Rose-breasted Grosbeak has no idea that we are all watching her. As she sits near the drip and then decides to take a bath..Bath time…
The birds line up…and come down one at a time to take baths..Sometimes its a bathing free for all.
Correct me if I am wrong, I believe this to be a female
Scarlet tanager taking a bath..Then leaving… Scarlet tanagers become the norm this time of year.I never tired of watching them
Berry eating time.
High Island should be on every birders list of places to go for spring migration.
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Jeff and I have left Texas and are migrating north with the birdies..
I called to help with the oil spill but haven't heard back from anyone..so ..we continue north, and will send a donation to help with the cleanup.
North Carolina here we come.
Sounds like a wonderful place to go birding. Loved all your photos, especially the Scalet Tanager.
ReplyDeleteI've spotted only one male rose-breasted grosbeak here in coastal SC and it was a real thrill! Your tanager shots are heavenly! Merrilymarylee led me over to visit you and I'm so pleased she did. That was my piece on the Westboro nuthatches that she forwarded to you and thanks for sending it along into the world.
ReplyDeletewonderful pictures Dawn, looks like it was fun. I love the grosbeak's sidelong glance
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Lovely paths, lovely birds and a fun video.
ReplyDeleteWhat an invasion of privacy watching those birds bathe. HA HA Just kidding. What a pretty grosbeak. They just lose themselves in the water. How neat. Nice video & photos of tanager. Have a safe migration.
ReplyDeleteI Want to be there!!! LOVE the videos ~ you chose the perfect music to go with them! What a wonderful place!
ReplyDeleteI've yet to bird seriously in Texas, but gosh, every time I read a post like yours I want to even more. Sounds like you had a great time.
ReplyDelete......soooooooo beautiful. I'm so jealous.
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ReplyDeleteHigh Island is one of the best places to go for migration.I think you would love it Eileen.
Nance
Howdee..and welcome..Glad you came to visit..we are now in NC and looking for the Rose breasted Grosbeaks I normally see here in the spring..Guess we arrived a bit too late and they have headed north..
forestal
Thanks Dan..Yeah..i loved the way it looked around..
bobbie
Thanks Bobbie..glad u enjoyed the video.
Donna M. Simonetti
Howdee Donna..Yes I am a voyeur..love to watch those birdies bath..
Kerri
Thanks Kerri..
i know you would capture some
Wren
Howdee..you must bird Texas..the Rio Grande Valley for their specialty birds.and Padre Island and High Island for some awesome migration.
Kelly..
Thanks..now I will go over to your blog and get jealous:)