Migration over, still plenty of action on the Gulf

[Shadow]

Made another run to San Luis Pass Sunday. The conditions were not as favorable as last week, but I did make a belated loop out to Dos Vacas Meurtas & Lafitte's Cove for first visits as well. Although the migrants had passed through, there are plenty of residents to keep you busy @ DVM. I can see how they would be perfect stops for trans-gulf visitors. Lafitte's was as dry as the Sahara, but very nicely laid out. Only one lonely Stilt in the minute remnant of the pond. The D7000 continues to impress!

Dos Vacas:


Great Egret by Shadow Hunter, on Flickr

My first real attempt at Nighthawk flight shots...It ain't easy, is it?


Common Nighthawk by Shadow Hunter, on Flickr

There were a few furry, rather than feathered critters as well....


Close Encounter by Shadow Hunter, on Flickr


Joie de vivre by Shadow Hunter, on Flickr


Texas Spring by Shadow Hunter, on Flickr

San Luis Pass: Saw two Frigate birds, but had to leave them for another day.


Great Blue Heron by Shadow Hunter, on Flickr


Forster's Tern by Shadow Hunter, on Flickr

More to come later....

[Stephen P]

Some good images...I don't know how you got that nighthawk image...wow! They are small and swift! The bunny is adorable.

[kmeronek]

Excellent shots Bruce. That D7000 is doing well.

[houtex01]

Very nice series Bruce...nice work on the Nighthawk...

Ron

[J Eddington]

The bunny with the tongue sticking out is toooo funny.