[wisb] New Texas bird

From: "Audrey & Larry Johnson" <lorilynnfarm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:05:47 -0600
I guess it is not just a Texas bird but a new one for the US.  An Amazon 
Kingfisher was reported to be at Zacate Creek in Laredo, TX.  Since this is 
only about 150 miles from Corpus Christi, I decided to try for it.  When I got 
there at about 10:00 last Thursday, observers were leaving since the bird had 
been seen at shortly after 8 but not since.  After five patient hours of 
visiting with people from practically every corner of the US., our target came 
to the creek at 3:00 and spent some time fishing and posing for all the 
cameras.  This winter is shaping up to be a good one for rarities down here.  I 
have had the privilege of seeing the Bare-faced Tiger Heron, Northern Wheatear, 
Northern Jacana and now the Amazon Kingfisher.  While I was waiting for the 
kingfisher, I saw a White-collared Seedeater and a Black Phoebe in the same 
shrub.  I have enjoyed the past five winters here but this may be the best.  
Two weeks ago we had a rain storm that dumped 5 inches on our camper.  The next 
morning, the grassy area behind us was full of fresh water puddles that the 
shore birds and others found irresistible.  I found 4 plover species and 12 
sandpipers from the back window.  By good luck and circumstance, my bird list 
for January stands at 160 species.  I am very fortunate to be able to be here 
and to be able to be a birder in such a wonderful place.  I wish every one of 
you could experience the same.
Larry Johnson    Sparta, WI and Corpus Christi, TX (Winter Texan)
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