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Aransas National Wildlife Refuge — Austwell, Texas

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Roger

There’s a lot about birds in this post, so if you’re not interested, you might want to skip it. But there’s also some stuff about wild pigs and Alligators … Aransas is the Mecca for birders, primarily because it’s the … Continue reading →

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Bird #444 — White-tailed Hawk

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Roger

buteo (hawk) albicaudatus (from albus, white, and caudatus, tailed) Monday, October 20, 2008 — 9:36 am Goliad County, Texas — Route 77A south of Goliad This was shaping up to be a pretty good day — two lifers and we … Continue reading →

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Bird #443 — Crested Caracara

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Roger

caracara (Indian name based on its call) cheriway (probably a South American native name) Monday, October 20, 2008 — 8:50 am Kenedy, Texas — Route 181 just west of Route 80 We got up early on Monday and headed southeast … Continue reading →

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Back to the Alamo

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Roger

We finished walking the Riverwalk, but I was reluctant to leave. I only get to San Antonio once every 50 years, and I didn’t want to miss anything. I suggested we walk the two blocks to the Alamo and see … Continue reading →

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Random Riverwalk Views

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Roger

I took these pictures while we were looking for somewhere to eat. After we ate, we walked up and down the river for another hour or so. At one point, I said, “I wonder how long you’d have to walk … Continue reading →

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