I have a passion for the outdoors and I am most happy enjoying what nature has to offer. Hobbies include photography, birding, Pickleball, astronomy, biking and hiking. I have been happily married, for 40 years, to an amazing person and we share our love with two smart, beautiful and wonderful doggies.
South Llano River State Park, Junction, TX, March and April, 2017
Time for me to get back to sharing the birds I observed, this past winter, while traveling in Texas.
If you have been visiting this blog you know that one of our favorite places to stay is South Llano River State Park in Junction, TX. South Llano River State Park draws birding enthusiasts from all over the country, offering four bird blinds for observation. If interested please visit their web-site here, South Llano River State Park.
Ladder-backed Woodpecker (female), 03/06/2117
This Ladder-backed Woodpecker would shyly makes its way into the bird blind staying along the perimeter and in the surrounding trees. It would eat for a few minutes, always in the same location. She habitually stayed alert for any signs of danger.
Same location on 03/07/2017
I believe these photos are my first of this woodpecker.
~Lake Colorado City State Park, Colorado City, Texas, April, 2017
oOo – Follow your dreams wherever they take you.
Path to the lake.
oOo – Take a moment and enjoy your surroundings.
Eastern Cottontail
oOo – Keep exploring, enjoy the journey.
oOo – Find the beauty in all things.
Lake Colorado City State Park beginning to bloom.
oOo – Be with those that bring you joy.
Golden-fronted Woodpecker, Bullock’s Oriole
oOo – Enjoy spending time alone.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (more photos of these gorgeous birds later)
Howard and I enjoy staying at this 500 acre Texas State Park with lake views and access. It is picturesque and quiet (in the early spring anyway, don’t know about the summer when full lake activities begin). Nature trails to walk with lots of wildlife to observe.
I imagine this park wouldn’t be for everyone. Too isolated with few amenities. However, if you love nature, birding, wildlife, peaceful days and dark skies then stop here for a few days.
oOo– A few photos from March, 2016:
The evening glow of sunlight across the park is gorgeous.
~Lake Colorado City State Park, Colorado City, Texas, April, 2017
Everybody loves the Roadrunner, right?
Beep, Beep!
I have never seen a pair of Roadrunners. At some point, one would think, we would see a pair. Always searching for insects, lizards and snakes, and seemingly always running. I was lucky to see a few of them running around this lovely state park. Occasionally, a brief pause. And, I mean brief!
One evening, Howard and I were walking in the park and spotted this Roadrunner sitting in a tree. I have seen them (briefly) sitting on a fence post, but never in a tree. I wonder if he thought he was hiding from us.
Lake Colorado City State Park, Colorado City, Texas, April, 2017
~Scaled Quail
Scaled Quail pair
Commonly known as the “blue quail”.
Several of these gorgeous birds were running around Lake Colorado City State Park, Colorado City, TX early this spring. Courtship was in full swing. Often we would see two males trying to win over the attention of one female.
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A typical RV site at this Texas State Park with lots of room. Our site had a view of the lake.
