Friday, February 24 – Busy, busy, busy…no other word for how we feel when we stay down in the Rio Grande Valley area.
On Monday, we went to Mexico…yet again…with our friends, Jane and Joe. Marsha had to go for the third of four visits to the dentist, and Jane had a dentist appointment. Once that was all taken care of we headed to Estero Llano Grande World Birding Center. Estero Llano Grande is located in Weslaco and attracts a spectacular array of South Texas wildlife with its varied landscape of shallow lake, woodlands and thorn forest. There are nine unique locations in the Rio Grande Valley. This particular one has the largest wetlands environment in the World Birding Center network.
Entrance
We didn't have much time to explore the entire Birding Center. We were only able to walk two of the many trails. We think, due to the overcast skies that many of the birds and alligators were in hiding. But we had a wonderful time watching the wildlife that was out and about.
Great Egret
White Ibis
One of the many water areas.
They have an alligator lake here in the park. We only saw two alligators.
These little guys were enjoying what ever sun would pop out ever so often.
On our way back to the car, this Northern Shoveler duck was sitting on the boardwalk.
This cute little Coot was swimming in the water next to the boardwalk.
The motley group.
Spring has sprung here in the 80+ weather.
Some of the beautiful flowers in the park.
Just thought we would throw a picture of us in so our kids remember what we look like.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y'all back real soon. Have a great day!
Nice park and photos. Your blog finally showed up on my blogroll!
ReplyDeleteLove the photos and love the wildlife too. We've done some birding adventures too. We still laugh about our experiences though. Yours appear to have been productive.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking wetlands park and photos. An alligator lake? I don't think I'd be getting too close to that!
ReplyDeleteI love the Northern Shoveler. His colors are so pretty. And you guys looks almost as good - lol.
ReplyDeleteToo bad you didn't get to see the paraque or roseate spoonbill. Isn't that a great park?
ReplyDeleteHey, you're pretty good at those "long arm" shots!! I sure enjoyed all the photos of the park. That's a good mix of pictures.
ReplyDeletegreat pics .....lovely park....don't think I'd want to venture near the aligator lake
ReplyDeleteNice pictures today. I always enjoy seeing turtles.
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen a photo of just you two in a while...been too busy partyin and gettin all those happy hour shots! haha Look good and tan! Jealous! Love ya!
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should send you a picture of what I look like...ha.
ReplyDeleteLove U
oh.... that above comment was from your daughter---
ReplyDeleteLove u guys, Kelly