Hi, all! The Birder Patrol had a wonderful morning exploring the road to Boca Chica Beach; while the beach was closed we still had a nice variety of birds, including several Black Terns (year bird) and an up close Aplomado Falcon! A day-feeding Barn Owl probably caused more excitement, however! Full trip reports and pictures are here: _http://miriameaglemon.com/Big%20Year%202012/June/June%2023%20-%20Boca%20Chi ca.html_ (http://miriameaglemon.com/Big%20Year%202012/June/June%2023%20-%20 Boca%20Chica.html) Or you can go to the main page (below) and follow the Big Year 2012 links. Enjoy! MB Mary Beth Stowe McAllen, TX _www.miriameaglemon.com_ (http://www.miriameaglemon.com/)