First trip to Scoby Lake (SBNWR Hudson Woods Unit)

[Shadow]

Just west of Angleton off FM 521 in Baileys Prairie, there's a relatively unknown part of the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge at Scoby Lake. For those who frequent BBSP, it's not too much farther from Houston. I had the run of the place today. The highlight was the Osprey that made several passes for me. I also saw 3 types of Woodpecker, Eastern Phoebes, Cardinals, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Great Egrets, Great Blue Herons, and Anhingas to name a few. Worth a vist to be sure.

Hudson Woods Unit of SBNWR

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&q=bailey%27s+prairie,tx&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bailey %27s+Prairie,+Brazoria,+Texas&gl=us&ei=LgdhS8TfFZL ssgPxqJW4Cw&ved=0CAgQ8gEwAA&ll=29.165241,-95.502434&spn=0.017463,0.027595&z=15






















Saving the best for last, here's a bird I've never seen or heard of in my life!



I was quite shocked to find the elusive "Geo-Cache Dove" on the edge of the path back to the car.... The hole in the chest holds a pill bottle with a log for Geo-Cachers to sign once they locate it. Should I call it in to Cornell?

http://www.mackspw.com/Item--i-HUT90...tm_medium=feed

[houtex01]

Nice work Bruce...looks like you had a great day...like #1...

Ron

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by houtex01

Nice work Bruce...looks like you had a great day...like #1...

Ron

That's the closest pass of the Osprey, thanks. It was a long range, so-so light operation, but very cool just the same. Damn, I'd love a 500mm or 600mm F4 (and a porter... ). Tons of small birds there now, it must be great a bit later in the season.

[slickshooter]

Good shot of the Osprey Bruce.Looks like late evening light? That lake is real close to my sisters house.Never new there was a wildlife area so close to there.Thanks for sharing.

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by slickshooter

Good shot of the Osprey Bruce.Looks like late evening light? That lake is real close to my sisters house.Never new there was a wildlife area so close to there.Thanks for sharing.

Thanks, Dennis. If was late afternoon, but pretty cloudy at times. I've been dying to check this place out, as it is just a few miles further than BBSP for me and I drive by it to get to Quintana or San Bernard. When I signed the log, I was first to do so since Sunday! It's easy to miss the turn on Sally Lake Road. If you get to HWY 35, you just missed it. This would be easy for Sandy to get to commuting to San Bernard as well.

[Patticake]

I love your flight shots......awesome!!!

Patti

[jfoureyes]

Love the first flight image!! I've never even heard of that place! Should be great for all y'all bird shooters!

[lhdvies]

Great find Bruce-thks for the link also!!!

[Shadow]

Thanks, Leon. It's VERY well hidden.

Here's a few more with different PP.

[Patticake]

More flight shots......how cool.......I am flying high now......beautiful shots Bruce!!!

Patti

[Antonio Lopez]

Great BIF shots Bruce. Love the Osprey when they cooperate.