Gary and I were the only ones who made it to Beaver’s Bend this year. We had a great time, but really missed our friends who usually camp with us. Gary caught 102 fish in the week that we were there. Too hot for us though. Need to make this trip earlier in the year.
Gary caught this albino trout.
camp visitor
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
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
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.
Beautiful day to tour the desert Museum. We arrived when it opened at 8:30. We went to the Birds of Prey show and were able to see 5 different birds fly. Great show. Lots of walking. Many types of animals from deer to wolves.
We got to go through the hummingbird area and were able to see this one sitting on it’s nest.
snakes are also at the museum
Great-horned owl
We always love to go to Old Tucson Studios. This year was no exception. We were able to see 5 new shows including the can-can girls. I was chosen to be in one of the shows. My part was to hit a tambourine and shake my booty. My reward was a bottle of sarsaparilla. We enjoyed the comedy stunt show. The weather is really great here in Tucson.
pretty good singers.
This building was in the Glen Ford version of 3:10 to Yuma
China town
The Reno. Was used in movie Joe Kidd. Before it was used in the movies, it provided transportation for Pres. Grant and Roosevelt.
Part of the stunt comedy show.
shoot out from the Quick and the Dead
Los Banos, Ca has many wildlife preserves. One of the reserves has tule elk. We took our friend out to see them one day.
Monterey Bay Aquarium is my favorite aquarium. If I still lived in Ca., I would have a membership and go every month. Our friend from Kansas arrived on Monday so Tuesday we made our yearly trip to the Aquarium and Fisherman’s wharf. We ate at the Fish Hopper and were very happy with our meal. Then we took a drive on the coast. Finished the day with some fried artichokes. Great stuff.
