Western Scrub Jay

by | Feb 14, 2012 | Birding

For several weeks, we have seen a flash of grey and blue as a larger bird (slightly larger than a mockingbird) disappears into the bushes.  Tina caught good views and identified it as a Western Scrub Jay.  I was on the hunt for one with my camera. Yesterday...

Visit to the Alamo

by | Feb 13, 2012 | Friends

Our friends Tim and Pat McClelland are visiting this week. Spent a cold afternoon in San Antonio yesterday.  1st stop was Rideaway Bikes for a rental for Tim.  We plan to get in a few miles this week during his visit. Next we stopped by the Alamo and...

Lesser Scaup

by | Feb 12, 2012 | Birding

Two scaup species live in North America: the Greater Scaup prefers salt water and is found in America and Eurasia, while the Lesser Scaup prefers freshwater and is found only in North America. The Lesser Scaup is one of the most abundant and widespread of the diving...

Spotted Towhee

by | Feb 12, 2012 | Birding

“The Spotted Towhee is a large, striking sparrow of sun-baked thickets of the West. When you catch sight of one, they’re gleaming black above (females are grayish), spotted and striped with brilliant white. Their warm rufous flanks match the dry leaves they spend...