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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 2h

Got out to some agricultural fields west of town today for some birding while driving. Got this White-tailed Hawk out there. #CorpusChristiTx #Birds

Hawk showing off its white tail and reddish shoulders.

More of a dorsal view of the Hawk in flight.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 2h

A rare Hooded Crow has been seen in our neighborhood off and on over the past few months. Decided to go out today and was able to catch it briefly. #CorpusChristiTx #Birds

Initially seen on the ground, then it perched on a pickup truck, then the rooftop before flying off.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today we had 5 Groove-billed Anis show up around and in the backyard near the water feature. Hoping they enjoy the vibe and keep coming back. #Birds #CorpusChristiTX

Groove-billed Ani perched in a large Mesquite Tree just beyond our backyard fence. Always fun to see them.

Groove-billed Ani perched on a limb above our backyard pond.

Groove-billed Ani perched on a limb above our backyard pond with a bit of a Bougainvillea Plant behind it.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Male Belted Kingfisher yesterday at a nearby patch. #CorpusChristTX #Birds

Belted Kingfisher in flight with the University in the background.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Yeah posted to the local RBA and ebird and a few people have been able to get on it by driving the area. Pretty hard getting it pinned down. No visits to the yard yet today.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Never know when nature will throw a fun curve ball, but a few days ago I saw this large bird that I didn't recognize land in the backyard. I started taking pics of this rare Hooded Crow. No clue how it got to my #CorpusChristiTx yard as they come from northern and Eastern Europe. Shipborne? #Birds

Front view of this Crow with a Great-tailed Grackle on the fence behind it.

Back view of this Hooded Crow gives a good showing of the black hood.

Did briefly hear the bird Caw and boy, was it loud.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Got out to #PortAransasTx yesterday for the morning and saw 2 Wilson's Plovers on some flats near a boardwalk, an adult and a youngster. As I took some pics, the adult moved towards me and started up with its Injured Wing routine. I captured some of that on video and then moved on. #Birds

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We have some Brown-crested Flycatchers in our neighborhood and I noticed that 2 were taking up residence in a small nest box in the neighbors yard. Yesterday I could see food being brought to the nest and, on occasion, fecal sacs being removed. Wonder how many babies.. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds

Parent perched on the hole to the nest box the Flycatchers have chosen.

Flycatcher standing on the top of the birdhouse before getting back to work catching small insects for the nestlings.

This Flycatcher has some small insect in its beak. Hope they are great parents.

This parent is leaving the nest box after its food delivery.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Did nest checks this morning on my 2 Purple Gourd Rack systems. Last check it totaled 113 eggs. Today there were a total of 25 nestlings and 90 eggs still left. 23 of 24 gourds used so far. Here's one quick video of some younguns. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

A few yesterday birds from the agricultural area west of #CorpusChristiTx. #Birds Dickcissel, Fulvous Whistling Ducks, Common Gallinule and Common Nighthawk.

Dickcissels were calling from the agricultural fields and on some of the wires near the road. Striking yellow, white and black pattern on this bird.

Fulvous Whistling Ducks in one of the small pond areas.

I saw several Common Gallinules in the water filled ditches near the road.

Common Nighthawk perched here, but I also saw and heard some flying while doing their jerky flight motion.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Grabbed a few snaps of a Buff-bellied Hummingbird that has been around the yard over the last week. Seems to love feeding on the Turk's Cap shrub. I guess it can't resist those red blooms. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds

Here the Buff-bellied Hummingbird is sneaking up on a red bloom from the Turk's Cap plant.

This back view shows off the dorsal side of the hummer with it's bright green body and reddish orange tail.

Another side view of this hummer with its red beak, greenish body and orange red tail.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

We love seeing them arrive every spring. Their sounds and actions are addicting. Pretty soon, the earliest laid eggs will start to hatch and we'll start the next phase of parents hunting and feeding the hatchlings until they fledge. Good times.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

We've been Purple Martin landlords over the years. Now that we live in #CorpusChristiTx, we've had pretty good success at our 2 gourd rack systems. (Total of 24 gourds). Yesterday I found a nest with 10 eggs in it. Never seen that high a number before. Curious how that nest will turn out. #Birds

Gourd nest boxes with a number of Purple Martins perched all over it.

The last nest box I checked yesterday had 10 eggs in it. I don't exactly how we got that many, but I'm curious to see how the story develops.

Another nest had 7 eggs in it. It was the high number till I found the 10 eggs in another nest.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

This male Hooded Oriole has been a regular at the hummingbird feeder in our backyard over the past few weeks. I have to keep an eye out to catch him as he usually sneaks in without calling. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds.

Very sharp contrasting orange yellow, black and white make this male Oriole stand out.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

At least one of our Green Jay buddies stops by daily for a bite or two of the peanuts we put out. Here it flew to the adjacent Huisache Tree to eat the treat. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds.

Green, blue, yellow, and black are a nice mix of colors for this Green Jay.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

We don't have Buff-bellied Hummingbirds visiting our yard often, but yesterday one stopped by, mostly enjoying our Turk's Cap blooms. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds.

Orange tail spread and reddish beak make this hummingbird stand out against the red blooms.

The Buff-bellied Hummingbird is sticking its beak into the red bloom of the Turk's Cap shrub.

This view shows the Buff-bellied flying over to a red bloom, ready to grab some pollen.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Over the last few weeks, a Brown-crested Flycatcher has been in the neighborhood calling, on occasion with a second one. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds.

This Flycatcher was in the neighbors' tree calling yesterday morning.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Birds come in a variety of plumages. Even during their lives, some will change their look multiple times. Multiply that by male and female sexes, it can take time to learn these differences. Here are 3 versions of Hooded Oriole. Young Male, Adult Female and Adult male. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds

Young male Hooded Oriole shows off its black throat and bib with yellow and black and white coloration of its body and wings.

Adult female with no black throat or bib.

This male is showing off with that black throat and bib and yellow orange head as well as the yellow, black and white of its body and wings.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Green Jays love the peanuts we put out. We have at least 2 hanging out in the neighborhood and they usually pop into our backyard a few times each day for a taste. I think a contemporary artist came up with their coloration. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds.

Green Jay deciding which peanut looked good for the taking. Like their mix of blue, black, green and yellow colors.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

This male Golden-fronted Woodpecker is an omnivore, eating a variety of food, as well as the sugar water we put out for hummingbirds. Also, it's nice seeing the way they work that tail to maintain balance wherever they perch. That red on its head shows it is a male. #CorpusChristiTx #Birds

This male Golden-fronted Woodpecker is getting ready to insert its tongue into the opening of this hummingbird feeder to grab a sweet drink. Large beak and a variety of colors, as well as its call, always get attention.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Those bright red eyes always jump out at me when I spy a Bronzed Cowbird. This one came to the edge of our water feature in our south #CorpusChristiTX yard. #Birds

Bronzed Cowbird male perched on rocks at the edge of our backyard water feature, showing off its black and dark blue feathers and those bright red eyes.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

A few recent yard #Birds in our south #CorpusChristiTX backyard. Male Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Black-throated Green Warbler, Golden-fronted Woodpecker and Lark Sparrow.

This male Grosbeak has a colorful suit on with that striking red breast contrasting the black and white colors. Not to mention that large beak. 😁

This Warbler was busy bouncing around the Huisache Tree. Hiding in the branches, the yellow and olive green colors are more subdued.

Lark Sparrow looking like a bandit with that brownish face mask.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Sometimes you wonder how Warblers gets their unique colors. However that happened, they sure are lovely to look at, like this Chestnut-sided Warbler. Even more fun when it stops by our backyard in south #CorpusChristiTX #Birds.

This Warbler was jumping around inside our Crepe Myrtle tree on the hunt, showing off its chestnut, yellow, black and white colors.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

For the last 4-5 days we've had a Philadelphia Vireo coming by our backyard Huisache Tree. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds

Philadelphia Vireo showing that yellow coloration underneath while perched in a backyard tree.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Recent Sedge Wren flitting about in a tree near Packery Channel in south #CorpusChristiTX. They're usually difficult to snap a pic of, since they are constantly on the move. #Birds.

Standard Wren position with that short tail stuck up in the air.

Sedge Wren calling a bit as it jumps around a tree near the boardwalk.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

This white morph Reddish Egret was on the beach south of #CorpusChristiTX working the surf. #Birds

This white colored Egret was walking along the edge of the water with its dark legs and beak, contrasted against the white of its body.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Yesterday we had a bunch of random migrants pass through our yard. Most surprising was this male Western Tanager, which hung out briefly in the pond area. I caught him on one of my trail cams here. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds

In our backyard pond water feature, we try to attract as many birds as we can. This Western Tanager male, with the yellow body and red head, was a pleasant surprise.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

A few American Oystercatchers showing off that colorful big orange red beak. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds

I love the contrast between that large red orange beak and eye rings against the black head feathers and brown and white body.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Some today birds in our south #CorpusChristiTX backyard. We had a slight cool front come in the last few days and #Birds are moving so nice to see a few different migrants. Blackburnian Warbler, Orchard Oriole, Philadelphia Vireo and Yellow Warbler.

This colorful warbler stands out with that bright orange, black, white and reddish orange.

Male Orchard Oriole perched in the Vitex shrub. Striking with the black against that burn orange coloration.

Philadelphia Vireo was hunting in our backyard Huisache Tree showing off its yellow cast.

Male Yellow Warbler was near the pond area, flitting back and forth from a nearby tree to the river rock and then into the pond.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

A few recent birds from the area. Red Knot changing into breeding colors, Royal Terns discussing the sharing of dinner, and a Ruby-crowned Kinglet busy and on the hunt. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds

One of a small group of Red Knots getting their red suit on. Usually only see their drab winter plumage here in Corpus Christi, so it was lovely to see.

I think a game of Keep Away was going on as the Tern with the fish never let the other have it during the time I watched.

These tiny birds are usually on the go so always a challenge to catch a decent pic.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Yeah and there were so many multiples of them and others. Not just limited to Warblers, although they have the prettiest paint jobs. 😂

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The other day, we had some really strong winds and a large influx of migrating birds. With that combo, most birds decided to settle in the area for a day or two. When the weather changed, they were ready to move northward. That meant a few days of incredible birding. #PortAransasTX #Birds

Bay-breasted Warbler, with its reddish brown, beige, white and black colors, on the hunt for some small insects.

Cape May Warbler, a male in this instance, was hunting in the greenery in a residential area.

Bright yellow with black streaks, gray, white and additional dabs of black make this Magnolia Warbler stick out.

The wind was playing with this Black-and-white Warbler at Turnbull Birding Center in Port Aransas, Tx.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Brief little vocal from this Clay-colored Thrush yesterday in #CorpusChristiTX. #Birds

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

A few yesterday #birds at Blucher Park in #CorpusChristiTX in the early afternoon. Clay-colored Thrush, Blue Grosbeak, Swainson's Thrush. #Nature

Caught this Clay-colored Thrush in the moment when it quit singing. Generally drab brown coloration, but it makes great camouflage when its hunting down in the leaf litter.

Swainson's Thrush popped up from the ground to give me a brief look perched on a branch.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Along the shoreline near #CorpusChristiTX in the last few days. Black-bellied Plover, Caspian Tern, Herring Gull and Least Tern. #Birds #Nature

This Plover is changing into its spring outfit where the black will be more pronounced. Always see them in edge of the surf.

Caspian Tern is cruising along the shoreline with that reddish beak.

Young Herring Gull showing off those pale pink legs and large size.

I enjoy watching these smallish Least Terns hunting and diving into the water.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

One of our neighborhood friends, this male Golden-fronted Woodpecker, is showing you how it uses that tail for leverage on the hummingbird feeder. Another bird that has a sweet tooth for that sugar water. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds #Nature

The weight of that Woodpecker makes the feeder lean over so it can so he can easily drink, even tho the holes are fairly small. Colorful bird with that yellow red, orange, black and white. You can even see the yellow on the belly that gives the bird its name.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

A few pics of this male Painted Bunting visiting our backyard pond area in south #CorpusChristiTX #Birds #Nature

This small bird could easily be missed if it wasn't for those bright colors. Blue, red, yellow green make it stand out from the crowd. Here it's perched on a limb above the pond area.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Yes the Brown Thrasher and the Clay-colored Thrush were at Blucher. 👍

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Recent yard birds in my south #CorpusChristiTX yard. A pair of Couch's Kingbirds, Green Jay, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Summer Tanager. #Birds #Nature.

Pair of Vocal Couch's Kingbirds just outside the backyard fence. Loving their Yellow, Gray and White coloration.

Green Jay getting ready to pounce on some peanuts, its favorite yard food.

There are a few days during spring migration when the Orioles and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks are fairly numerous. They enjoy the oranges, peanuts and suet I put out for them.

Adult male Summer Tanager in our Huisache Tree. Easily to notice with that bright fashion sense.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

A few recent birds from the #CorpusChristiTX area. #Birding #Nature Brown Thrasher, Clay-colored Thrush, Black-and-White Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler.

This Brown Thrasher has a bright reddish brown coloration and hunting along a stream.

Clay-colored Thrush at Blucher Park in downtown Corpus Christi.

This Warbler was actively hunting as evidenced by this insect catch.

This Warbler was part of a group of migrants hunting.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Can't deny the striking looks of this male Cape May Warbler, which was hunting near the front of Turnbull Birding Center in #PortAransasTX. #Birds #Nature.

During migration, birds are constantly feeding. This Warbler was no exception as I snapped a few pics.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Got out and about in #PortAransasTX yesterday to search for any migrants I could find. This female American Redstart was hunting low to the ground. #Birds #Nature.

This female Redstart was showing off the yellows with her spread tail.

This female was on the hunt but showing off her yellow tail.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Female Cape May Warbler at the Willows yesterday near #PortAransasTX. Drab compared to the adult males, but still nice to see. #Migration #Birds #Nature

Warbler with striped breast and yellow bits of color.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

A few backyard migrants from the last couple days around our water feature. Baltimore Oriole, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Yellow Warbler. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds #Nature.

The orange, black and white make this male Baltimore Oriole a striking bird. Throw in some pink bougainvillea blooms and natural tree branches and other plants to round out the picture.

This Rose-breasted Grosbeak is showing off that large beak and rose breast on some branches near the waterfall.

Yellow Warbler with those red breast stripes tells us it's a male. Red Bougainvillea blooms make a nice contrast.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Heading from the house to visit a local park when I spied this raptor soaring low near the road. Had to pull over and try to get a couple pics. Noticed that this Swallow-tailed Kite was feeding on the wing. I couldn't determine what it had in its talons, tho. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds #Nature

Can't be confused seeing a White and Black raptor with the split tail soaring nearby.

Can't be confused seeing a White and Black raptor with the split tail soaring nearby. Here it is reaching for prey held in its talons.

Can't be confused seeing a White and Black raptor with the split tail soaring nearby. Here it is seen feeding on prey held in its talons.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Striking colors on this Magnolia Warbler yesterday, one of the migrants moving at Turnbull Birding Center in #PortAransasTX. #Birds #Nature.

Bright yellow, black, white and gray colors make this warbler stand out as it hunted in the trees. Here I was able to capture a pic as it briefly perched on this branch.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Got out to a number of #birding hotspots yesterday in #PortAransasTX. A large variety of #birds to see, including this Northern Parula. #Nature

Migrants have to keep fueled up on their journeys north to their nesting grounds. This Northern Parula has captured a small insect in this frame.

This Northern Parula is working this treed area looking for its next bite.

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Migration is on in full force and #birds are showing up everywhere. This male American Redstart decided our backyard water feature looked good for an afternoon bath yesterday. #CorpusChristiTX #Nature

This soggy male Redstart, with his bright orange and black coloration, was shaking off a bit of the water from his wings as he perched on some rocks lining our pond.

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