Thursday, December 19, 2019

During our Christmas trip, we spent a few days at Brazos Bend State Park south of Houston. It is mostly swampland near the Gulf of Mexico and so it is full of wildlife.


Sunset


9 Banded Armadillo 


 Swamp Vegetation



Turkey Vulture


Cormorant, Snowy Egret and three Black Bellied Whistling Ducks


Dennis



Turkey Vulture Roost


White Ibis surrounded by Black Bellied Whistling Ducks



Great Egret



Ruby Crowned Kinglet



 Blue Winged Teals


Reflection of fishing tackle caught in tree above the water with algae



Black Bellied Whistling Ducks



White Ibis



American Alligator and brave (foolish?) Marsh Hen


Little Blue Heron



American Mike and Spanish Moss



Great Egret in flight
 Great Egret landing in front of Mike


Swamp colors

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4 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 19, 2019 at 4:46 PM

    Very cool! Looks like a Great place.

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  2. UnknownDecember 20, 2019 at 6:22 AM

    What great wildlife photos! Very impressive! Looks fun and serene.

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  3. UnknownDecember 21, 2019 at 5:21 AM

    Wow!

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  4. SnupeaFebruary 9, 2020 at 7:05 PM

    It looks as if it was a very enjoyable Christmas trip! Hooray for you two.

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