Birding Feb-March 2012

One of my favorite hobbies is birding.  I spent lots of time birding in Feb and March with 2 of the best birding friends a person can have.  Most of the birding spots were near Aransas Pass, Texas.  When watching birds I always marvel at one of God’s most wonderful creations.  Watching birds has only reinforced my belief in the fact that God created all and that we, animals, fish, or  birds, did not evolve from one creature which began in the sea, grew legs, and eventually lived on dry land.  Each bird’s bill fits the habit of that bird in what it eats.  Just compare the beak of a pelican to the beak of a hummingbird.  Hope you enjoy the pictures.  I sure had lots of fun taking them.  Click on the blue link for more photos

great blue heron on the beach at Port Aransas

This was the first time I saw a black skimmer

Rosette spoonbill and snowy egret.  Looks like they are having a conversation.

blue winged teal

northern harrier (marsh hawk) in flight

Laughing gull survivor

Texas State Aquarium, Corpus Christi, Texas

Our first visit to the Texas State Aquarium and we were not disappointed.  We enjoyed the fish exhibits and the dolphin and flight show.  Our friend Jan, was chosen to help with the dolphin show, she even got to kiss a dolphin.  Our friend, Sandy, was chosen to help with the flight  show.  Had lunch at the snack bar downstairs.

sea horses

lion fish

International Wildlife Museum, Tucson, Arizona 2012

This was our second visit to the International Wildlife Museum.  We enjoyed it again.  They have lots of wildlife movies and I know I could spend my day just watching the movies.  Love the butterfly collection.

rhino shot by Roosevelt.