Had an amazing group of women last weekend for the 1st official group at the new 5 star lodge and photo hide. Here are a few pics I captured while there

Just returned from spending several days down at High Island and visiting the different bird sanctuaries. At Smith Oaks rookery, the egrets have started hatching and are still small (much larger this time last year) probably just hatched this week. Spoonbills have eggs and the herons, cormorants and Anhingas are building nests. Saw many night and tricolored herons there and spoonbills of course. Seemed to be a lot more spoonbills this year than last year. Numerous song birds, but a lot of the migratory ones stopped further north this year. Was able to get up close and personal with an indigo bunting Friday evening at golden hour to get a few pics. Otherwise, most of the normal birds were there. Mainly, we were looking for shorebirds and other water birds. Also dropped by Bolivar Flats and Shoveler Pond (Jocelyn Nungaray Refuge) for some pics and was not disappointed at either spot. Although had hoped to possibly catch a pic of a flamingo, but no luck this trip. A couple images from the trip included.

Here is a bird cheat sheet for you to reference. Feel free to download and share or use.

Made it out to The Willows and LeonaBelle and had some great action. Here’s a few shots of the day.

Went out and got my first Red eyed Vireo. I love this bird. It was a challenge to get him he’s pretty active. Also, managed to get the Painted Bunting.