Ooops - jumped the gun sending the last one out - here's the "real" one,
again submitted by Pat Heirs. :-/
The Birder Patrol Field Trip Saturday morning, May 27th, was special.
Thanks to the efforts of Baceliza, 12 fellow birders were able to enjoy a
morning of "historic" Texas Ranch scenery and birds courtesy of Betty Perez
and The Perez Ranch in western Hidalgo County.
Our first bird was an Eastern Screech Owl who greeted us upon arrival. Betty
took the group on a walking/birding tour while two of us remained near the
ranch. Everyone had good views of a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher along with
Bewick's Wren, Great Kiskadees, Lark Sparrows, and several other residents.
We then piled into a ranch truck and smaller vehicles for the 2000 acre side
where we drove a narrow road thru friendly "cattle" territory and rich
brush, thorn scrub habitat. Our visiting English birder got his life Wild
Turkeys, Roadrunners, and Swainson's Hawk among many other species.
It was a lovely morning spent "off-the-beaten-path".
Come join us on a future Birder Patrol Field trip held the 4th Saturday of
every month except December.
Meeting site and time are posted on Texbirds the third Saturday.
$5 donation supports the educational efforts of ACAS (Arroyo Colorado
Audubon Society) based in Cameron County.
Mary Beth Stowe
Alamo, TX
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