McCall's Screech Owl  from Llano Grande 

The Owl returned to his tree after a few months hiatus.

Barred Owls on the Deck 7/8

Juvenile Barred Owls in the Oaks

 We haven't seen the Owlets as often now.  They are still in the neighborhood but are learning to hunt rather than just hanging out entertaining the humans who live here too.  Here are a few photos in the oaks.

Barred Owls Too Big for the Nest 7/7

I was surprised to follow the juvenile Barred Owls to their nest or  a squirrels nest they thought they would try for size.  Well, they didn't all fit in the nest at once. 

Barred Owls in the Neighborhood 6/23/22

 On June 24th we spotted the juvenile Barred Owls at sunset, the first of the summer. Their high pitch squeal or hiss  is a welcomed sound in Oakwood during June and July.  They don't appear to be afraid of us. They have probably been watching us from above.  I was lucky that my camera had an affective flash. 

Oakwood's Barred Owl Triplets on 4th of July

Our neighbors and friends feel privileged to host Barred Owls from year to year. Love their calls.

It was a miracle that they were all looking at us for a few seconds, but it didn't  last long.
 

Oakwood Barred Owl Family

The Barred Owl owlet triplets are being more mobile. We first noticed the two juveniles but spotted the next alone. The parent was hissing so she was easy to spot. These photos were taken from Linda Anderson's deck at 1416.

 John, my brother in law said they were touching and kissing before I came to photo them.

Below is the single owlet. 

Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge 1/6

Laguna Atascosa is 20 miles from Port Isabel but 35 minutes away.  The speed limit in the park is 25 mph and large speed bumps every 1/4 of a mile. This is to protect wildlife such as  ocelots which inhabit the scrubs. The photo blinds are roomy with birds coming to the seeds and water. We didn't stay long since Gunnar was getting a cold, low energy.

Green Jay

 Orange-crowned Warbler

 Long-billed Thrasher

Laguna Vista Walking Trail 1/6

Laguna Vista is a small open sky park 20 minutes from Port Isabel.  Laguna Vista is off of 100 and on the way to Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge. There is 3 blinds with water features that bring in birds. The Olive Sparrow was the highlight.

Olive Sparrow a SRGV Specialty

Long-billed Thrasher

Osprey surveying the park.

Mangrove Warblers and Mimosas 1-4

The Nemesis Bird of the last few years on the Island is the Mangrove Warbler.  We saw our first glance on a boat that was guided by Scarlet, the Dolphin Whisperer 6 years ago.  Last April we got our first photos after we followed the strong song similar to a Yellow Warbler. 

Today was the day!  The Birding Center was selling Mimosas as a fundraiser. So after the boardwalk, we bought our tickets for the pink drink.  At about the same time birders were in a frenzy when the pair of Mangrove Warblers showed up to see what was being served. We