August 9, 2013 *8:23 M-9:45 AM Sunny, 81 F Birded Shipp Lake and Richards Riverbend Park near Smithville, TX this morning. The southern end of the lake still had some water. The part north of the railroad tracks was covered in green vegetation but no standing water. A good morning for waders and other shorebirds. White Ibis, Snowies, Tricolored Herons and Little Blues, Green Herons were abundant. There were a few Roseated Spoonbills as well. One lone Yellow Crowned Night Heron Stood on the far mud shore. Notable on the northern part were orioles-one lone male Orchard and 3 immature Baltimore Orioles. 20 species. Roy C. Smallwood 3rd. Kingbirdfeeders.com 490 Kaanapali Ln Bastrop, TX 78602 254-722-9993 roy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.kingbirdfeeders.com Kingbirdfeeders.com offers binoculars, spotting scopes, bird feeders, birdhouses, field guides, and gear. Serious equipment, serious fun. Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner