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During the breeding season male anhingas exhibit some interesting markings. They develop a mane, and the skin around the eyes takes on a vivid aqua color. I was photographing this bird as it looked forward, when it twisted around for this over the shoulder pose. Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas - 5/2025
Brazos Bend State Park.
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This Tricolored Heron crouched down very low to the water as it hunted in Brazos Bend State Park, Texas, USA.
I watched this bird for about an hour sure that it would grab a crawfish out of the water. No luck with the crawfish, but still a few good looks. Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas - 7/2024.
We are waiting to see what tropical storm/hurricane Beryl has in store for us tonight and tomorrow. Hopefully it won't be too bad. Been there and done that, but they are never fun.
On the bright side, the park should get some much needed rain.
This is the female of the GHO pair that has nested in a very public part of Brazos Bend State Park for the past several years. The nest attracts a lot of human attention. I think this pair has learned to use people as protection from predators. These bird know what they are doing nesting in the public square. Rangers roped the tree off to prevent viewers from getting too close.
The bird is stretched out over the nest (presumably on eggs). Her tail is visible on the right side of the frame.
Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas - 2/2024.
An Eastern Cottoltail Rabbit eating grass. I love its facial expression. Taken at Brazos Bend State Park, Texas.
I seen these Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks hanging out on a limb at Brazos Bend State Park. The whole time I was photoing these ducks, I don't remember seeing the missing leg : )
I recently posted a few images of a reasonably close up, and out in the open American Bittern. Today's image shows what this species usually gives. me. They are very well camouflaged, and like to stay at the edge of the reeds. Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas - 2/2021
This is from 2015, the first year I watched and photographed nesting owls at Brazos Bend. Each year since it's something I look forward to. The 2015 nest was in a different part of the park than the recent nests. For those who know the park, this was near the 40 Acre lake picnic area. I posted a wide shot of the area in the first comment.
Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas - 3/2015.
Sunrise on the way to Brazos Bend State Park. Got to listen and see the park wake up early SaturdaY morning!!! Just me and mY camera.
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In most of my wading bird picks the birds are tiptoeing in the muck. This bird is legitimately wading. Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas - 1/2024
This was shortly after the egret swallowed the big fish it had in its mouth in my previous post. In today's image, the swallowed fish is quite obvious and causing the egret’s throat to bulge. I’ve seen egrets and herons and anhinga and even grebes swallow large prey but still find it amazing.
I linked yesterday's post in comment 1 of this post.
Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas - 8/2025
A big old gator at Brazos Bend State Park. These alligators look so fierce and intimidating laying along the side of the trails!!
A Red-winged blackbird hanging out on a Lotus flower stem at Brazos Bend State Park. These are 1 of my favorite birds, I love how the red stands out on the inky black feathers.
This little girl/guy gave me a few nice looks from the front seat of my Subaru. Early morning at Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas - 6/2022.
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Little Blue Heron's start out white, then transition to blue. This one was still very white on a beautiful December morning at Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas - 12/2024
With the recent reprieve in upper 90-100 degree weather, I look forward to Fall, and the arrival of our winter birds. I'm hopeful we will receive sufficient rain in the Park to welcome our winter ducks.
Hoping for rain can be risky on the Gulf Coast. Drought to flood can happen very fast.
Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas - 3/2022.