The new birds just won't stop!

When we paid a second visit to Laguna Atocosta National Preserve, and had a field day. Not only did we get another chance to take in the Altamira Oriole very close up, but we had oodles of Green Jays, Kiskadees, and Warblers. But the true bonus was a great up-close look at some Crested Caracara. When you get a good look at these guys, you can see why they are often referred to as the Mexican Bald Eagle.

This guy was wandering around in the Preserve and was also eying the Crested Caracara, as well as the plethora of other birds. As you can see, he was impressed.

Back at the SPI Birding Center we tried to identify a new bird, one that we hadn’t seen before. While there we saw a great sight, 17 Great Blue Herons standing around in the mud flats. The docents said that the Herons gather together like this when they are preparing to migrate, so they must be heading North soon. As I looked in the nearby water, I spotted this Caspian Tern. It looks like a Gull, but the bright orange beak, the pronounced black cap and the black tail tell it all.

One of the Great Blue Herons decided to grace the Woman with a visit. We couldn’t tell if he was getting ready to hit the road Northward. But sitting on the handrail, the Heron allowed the Woman to get really close before he felt the need to take flight. 

Talk to you soon!