Went out today on Galveston Island. Got in between deluges. On Stewart Rd, just past 8mi Rd is a large fresh water pond on the north side. There were 15 Oyster catchers within a hundred foot strip along the near bank. I counted them twice, I had never seen so many in one place, and never on fresh water before. None were banded that we could determine. Quite a sight. Just across the road a pair of reddish egrets were busy doing their 'Big Bird' feeding dance. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vlrOGSNUJnY2Mg1lrKOKEtMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink On further down 8mi, and on Sportsman Rd there were a myriad of Herons (Green, Blue, Tri-colored, black Crowns) many Great Egrets, and Spoonbills. Couple of White-tailed Kites. Quite a morning. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/iqjsgneepae7pR2ygH8rbdMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink Monte Phillips Tx cty --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com 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