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~Birding in Texas, Painted Bunting, #2

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~Painted Bunting, South Llano River State Park, Junction, TX, April, 2017

 

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“Do I still look handsome wet?”
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“I’am just thinking about how nice that felt. Think i’ll go again”
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Splash
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“Time to dry.”
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“Jeez, hurry up.”
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“I think I’am hungry now.”

After several good soakings, he flew toward the back of the bird blind and sat on this wire fence. He stayed there for awhile sunning himself. So pretty!

 

Happy Birding!

On The Road, Photos-Birds, Photos-Flowers

~Birding in Texas, Spotted-Towhee & a Texas Wildflower

 

~South Llano River State Park, Junction, TX, April, 2017

Spotted Towhee
Spotted Towhee

Nice to see the Spotted Towhee enjoying a bath. Towhees are one of my favorite birds.

 

Texas Wildflower

As you can see from the header photo above, spring was making its grand entrance. Lush green grasses and dazzling wildflowers were gracing the area with their presence.

 

Happy Birding!

Spotted Towhee
“See ya next time!”

 

 

Photos-Birds

~Birding in Texas, Orange-crowned Warbler?

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I believe this little wet one is an Orange-crowned Warbler. I didn’t observe one that wasn’t wet for comparison. They were listed on the park’s birding list, as being sighted, along with the Nashville and Tennessee. What makes me think it is an Orange-crowned is: the thin slightly decurved bill, the yellowish broken eye ring and the length of its tail. However, it is pretty yellow. If anyone can identify this little guy, please let me know.

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“Do you think I should go again?”
Orange-crowned Warbler
“Okay, here I go.”
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Shake it baby!
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“That was fun.”

For comparison, a Nashville Warbler.

Nachville Warbler
Nashville Warbler. Grey head, solid white eye ring. A pair had a nest near by.

If you enjoy bird watching and don’t have a place for them to take a bath, you are missing out on some entertaining shenanigans. In South Llano River State Park, park personal have setup “Texas Hill Country” stone slabs with just enough of a crevice for the birds to bathe.

Happy Birding!

Header  photo: this was our site in early March, We went back in mid-April. We could certainly tell the difference.