This male Baltimore Oriole has a nice contrast of Black and Yellow/Orange colors with a bit of white. Here it is perched on an Orange half I put out in the backyard on a Shepherd's Hook.

This male Baltimore Oriole has a nice contrast of Black and Yellow/Orange colors with a touch of white on the wings. Here it is perched near an Orange half I put out in the backyard.

Male Baltimore Oriole in the drizzle yesterday. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds #Nature

Female Rose-breasted Grosbeak on the Shepherd's Hook getting ready to grab a bit of peanuts. They have much paler coloration than the males.

Male Rose-breasted Grosbeak perrched on this Shepherd's Hook and eyeing an orange half I put out. It's easy to see how their name comes from the adult male coloration with the rose breast contrasting with the white breast and light colored beak.

Male Rose-breasted Grosbeak taking a break to perch on a branch of a Huisache Tree.

Female Rose-breasted Grosbeak on the ground grabbing some food pieces below the feeder. A bit of wet looking plumage from the drizzling rain we had all day.

We had quite a few migrants pass thru our yard yesterday and getting some stuff today as well. Here are male and female Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. They didn't mind the light rain and enjoyed some orange halves, peanuts and suet. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds #Nature

This multicolored Heron was sailing over the water in its blue, red, yellow and white outfit.

This multicolored Heron was sailing over the water in its blue, red, yellow and white outfit.

This Tricolored Heron was flying low above Oso Bay and readying a landing onto a sand bar where other shorebirds were congregating. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds #Nature

White morph Reddish Egret showing off its bicolored beak.

This dark morph Reddish Egret shows off its multi colors and bicolored beak.

This dark morph Reddish Egret shows off its multi colors and bicolored beak as it is on the hunt.

This dark morph Reddish Egret shows off its multi colors and bicolored beak as it is on the hunt.

I always enjoy watching Reddish Egrets on the hunt, especially when they do their unique dance. iykyk. 😘. Reddish Egrets come in two colors - or morphs. Here are both versions from the other day. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds #Nature

Activity is picking up every day at our Purple Martin gourd racks as we get close to egg laying. Last year we had our first eggs during first week of May. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds #Nature.

Was out today at Pollywog Ponds and saw this male Green Kingfisher looking down at "his" stream. Searching for its next bite. Always fun to hear their rat a tat call. #CorpusChristiTX #Birds #Nature #Video

3 Franklin's Gulls showing off their beautiful pink coats in the wet agri fields.

Franklin's Gull all in line at the bathing hole.

A few Franklin's Gulls flying over a few others in the water.

Some Franklin's Gulls found some standing water in some fields west of #CorpusChristiTX. They all enjoyed a cool bath with some Laughing Gulls. #Birds #Nature.

Upland Sandpiper moving right to left at the edge of some recently planted agricultural fields.

Upland Sandpiper with its thin neck and small head posing at the edge of some agricultural fields west of town.

Upland Sandpiper standing at the edge of an agricultural field staring left.

Had a small bit of rain in our area recently, so I went out to some agri fields west of #CorpusChristiTX to see what I could find. There were a decent number of Upland Sandpipers. #Birds #Nature.

A group of these Plovers were working the waterline on the Laguna Madre yesterday.

Although Willets have a drab coloration when they are walking along the shoreline, in flight the contrasting dark and light colorations give a striking look.

This pale and small shorebird was hanging out by itself in the area near the waterline.

Little Blue Heron was working the shallows for some food, walking around and striking the water when some prey fish is near.

A few yesterday #birds near #CorpusChristiTX. #Nature. Semipalmated Plover, Willet, Piping Plover and Little Blue Heron.

Common Tern near the jetty after a successful catch of a small prey fish.

Common Tern scanning the waves for its next bite.

Sandwich Tern on the hunt with its yellow tipped beak.

Sandwich Tern right above the wave tops as they strike the jetty.

A few Terns from the other day at the South Jetty in #PortAransasTX. Terns were working the waves which were striking the rocks and picking off small prey fish. #Birds #Nature. Common Tern and Sandwich Tern.

Yes on occasion. We also see raccoons and opossums on the cameras. Outside the yard we see Wild Pigs, Coyotes and occasional Bobcat.

We’re lucky enough to see them fairly regularly in the yard. Interesting animal.

Some of our more colorful peanut bandits stopping by. They will usually fly in a handful times of day, if the peanut landlord has been diligent. Green Jays. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTX

Anyone here good at Morse Code? Trying to see if this Armadillo is sending out a message with that rapid firing of its tongue. 😍 #Nature #CorpusChristiTX

Ruby-throated Hummingbird grabbing a little drink of sugar water from one of the backyard feeders.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird grabbing a little drink of sugar water from one of the backyard feeders.

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are passing through our area and are always appreciative of the sugar water folks put out for them. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTX

Reddish Egret scanning the water for some live food.

Reddish Egret doing a little dancing on the hunt for some food.

Always love seeing Reddish Egrets, especially when they're doing their special dance. This one was near Indian Point Pier a few days ago. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTX

Marbled Godwit, with its bi-colored bill, in flight to a new location.

Marbled Godwit on the prowl for its next meal.

Red-breasted Merganser riding low in the water as it gets ready to dive for its next bite to eat.

Red-breasted Merganser riding low in the water as it gets ready to dive for its next bite to eat.

A few birds from yesterday with some nicely painted beaks. Marbled Godwit and a Red-breasted Merganser near Indian Point Pier. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTX

Great Kiskadee perched on our backyard fence.

Great Kiskadee trying to maintain its position as it grabs a piece of suet.

Another hovering pose as it has grabbed a tiny piece of suet.

Great Kiskadee perched on the top of the suet cage.

2 Great Kiskadees are regulars to our backyard and especially enjoy the suet blocks we put out. Here, one of the birds looks to be checking out the daily serving. #Birds #Nature #CorpusChristiTX.

When we lived in San Antonio years ago, we had a cold winter with 2-3 days of lows in teens. Also had some hummers hanging around the same time which worried me. I just had to insure liquid sugar water. 🤪Those Flying Jewels came thru w no problems using their torpor at night & daytime food source.

Only in the mid 30s in #CorpusChristiTx but colder temps always remind me how strong and resilient hummingbirds are. This Rufous Hummingbird has been visiting for a week and colder temps are coming. Hope it continues. #Birds #RingCam

This Burrowing Owl was near a culvert by a county road in Chapman Ranch, west of Corpus Christi.

Can you see me behind this plant? Burrowing Owl in the Ag fields west of #CorpusChristiTx. #Birds

Haha. Good one!

Suter Park with some birds in the foreground and the University in the background. Dark skies above the scene.

Large flock of birds taking flight. Most of these are Black Skimmers.

Large flock of birds taking flight. Most of these are Black Skimmers.

Suter Park with some birds in the foreground and the University in the background. Dark skies above the scene. Large flock of birds flying overhead. Those are mostly Black Skimmers in flight.

Before and After - The other day I visited Suter Park in #CorpusChristiTx, even tho the water level was fairly low. First landscape shows Texas A&M University-CC in the background. Mostly Black Skimmers in the flight pics. #Birds

We welcome all visitors to our backyard water drip and bath, even this young Cooper’s Hawk who will probably go back to hunting birds after it’s hydrated. 🤪. #CorpusChristiTx #Birds

Never know what will show up. It’s like opening Christmas presents sometimes when I scan thru the vids and find something unexpected. 🤪

Backyard bath time for this colorful Great Kiskadee. Red-winged Blackbird makes a brief cameo at the water. #CorpusChristiTx #Birds

Someone’s got the moves.

This young Caracara was perched on the top of a small tree in an agricultural area west of town.

This young Caracara was perched on the top of a small tree in an agricultural area west of town. The movement of its body shows it’s getting ready to fly off.

This young Caracara was perched on the top of a small tree in an agricultural area west of town before lifting off to fly.

This young Caracara is beginning its flight.

Crested Caracara preparing for takeoff. #CorpusChristiTx #Birds

Just a couple Whooping Cranes out for a stroll on some sand flats in #PortAransasTx. #Birds

Relaxing to watch. I was happy that it worked its way in the litter towards me. Stood still and took a few moments to enjoy nature.