At noon, it was 80 degrees. At noon-thirty, it was 60. Even in South Texas, a forecast low of 28 by tomorrow night.
The outside house plants are having a hall party for the next few days.
It finally got here
A rare exposure
For the secretive clapper rail.
About the size of a small chicken, it is much thinner and can slip through dense vegetation. It’s a coastal saltwater marsh kind of bird. Secretive, but with a distinctive call. Heard way more often than seen.
The stoic brown pelican
Having a visit with Becky and Brian
At the condo on South Padre Island.
During morning coffee
A few weeks back.
We were visited by a little wren.
The wren got serious about checking us out.
The entire van got an inspection.
We were careful not to kidnap him when it was time to close up and drive away.