2021-01-11 Quemado Roadside Birds

Black-Crested Titmouse(Baeolophus atricristatus) |
Description: I missed meeting the birds on my first stop here in the spring of 2020. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 11:15 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/4000 |
File Name: BlackCrestedTitmouse_D5X9699-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Carolina Wren(Thryothorus ludovicianus) |
Description: These feisty little wrens patrol their territories all year. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 13:55 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/11.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: CarolinaWren_D5X0391-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Carolina Wren(Thryothorus ludovicianus) |
Description: These feisty little wrens patrol their territories all year. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 11:52 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/8000 |
File Name: CarolinaWren_D5X9939-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Hermit Thrush(Catharus guttatus) |
Description: With these silent skulkers, it's a matter of luck sometime when I meet them. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 12:19 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 |
File Name: HermitThrush_D5X0248-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Hermit Thrush(Catharus guttatus) |
Description: With these silent skulkers, it's a matter of luck sometime when I meet them. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 12:19 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 |
File Name: HermitThrush_D5X0258-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Long-Billed Thrasher(Toxostoma longirostre) |
Description: Between the thick tangles of branches and twigs, I wasn't able to get a clear shot at this bird. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 13:53 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/11.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: LongBilledThrasher_D5X0368-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Northern Cardinal(Cardinalis cardinalis) |
Description: I enjoy watching cardinals forage. Sometime capturing a great pose can surprise me. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 13:56 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/11.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: NorthernCardinal_D5X0429-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Northern Cardinal(Cardinalis cardinalis) |
Description: I enjoy watching cardinals forage. Sometime capturing a great pose can surprise me. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 13:56 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/11.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: NorthernCardinal_D5X0448-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Northern Cardinal(Cardinalis cardinalis) |
Description: I enjoy watching cardinals forage. Sometime capturing a great pose can surprise me. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 11:49 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 |
File Name: NorthernCardinal_D5X9898-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Northern Mockingbird(Mimus polyglottos) |
Description: If mockingbirds are in the neighborhood, they aren't shy about letting you know it. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 11:50 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 |
File Name: NorthernMockingbird_D5X9927-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Olive Sparrow(Arremonops rufivirgatus) |
Description: I guess I missed meeting these birds on my first stop here in the spring of 2020. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 12:09 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 |
File Name: OliveSparrow_D5X0029-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Olive Sparrow(Arremonops rufivirgatus) |
Description: I guess I missed meeting these birds on my first stop here in the spring of 2020. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 12:12 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 |
File Name: OliveSparrow_D5X0088-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Olive Sparrow(Arremonops rufivirgatus) |
Description: I guess I missed meeting these birds on my first stop here in the spring of 2020. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 12:12 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/4000 |
File Name: OliveSparrow_D5X0092-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Olive Sparrow(Arremonops rufivirgatus) |
Description: I guess I missed meeting these birds on my first stop here in the spring of 2020. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 12:15 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/4000 |
File Name: OliveSparrow_D5X0202-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Olive Sparrow(Arremonops rufivirgatus) |
Description: I guess I missed meeting these birds on my first stop here in the spring of 2020. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 12:16 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/4000 |
File Name: OliveSparrow_D5X0216-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Orange-Crowned Warbler(Leiothlypis celata) |
Description: Chasing warblers foraging in thickets can be challenging. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 12:37 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/4000 |
File Name: OrangeCrownedWarbler_D5X0295-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Ruby-Crowned Kinglet(Regulus calendula) |
Description: Chasing kinglets foraging in thickets can be more challenging than warblers. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 12:17 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/4000 |
File Name: RubyCrownedKinglet_D5X0221-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Ruby-Crowned Kinglet(Regulus calendula) |
Description: Chasing kinglets foraging in thickets can be more challenging than warblers. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 11:15 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/4000 |
File Name: RubyCrownedKinglet_D5X9686-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Verdin(Auriparus flaviceps) |
Description: Verdins are at home in all the areas of the USA that border Mexico. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 12:18 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/8000 |
File Name: Verdin_D5X0234-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Verdin(Auriparus flaviceps) |
Description: Verdins are at home in all the areas of the USA that border Mexico. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 12:04 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/4000 |
File Name: Verdin_D5X9978-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Morelet's Seedeater(Sporophila morelleti) |
Description: I would have liked to captured a better image of this first meeting with the seedeater. Between the thick tangles of branches and twigs, I wasn't able to get a clear shot at this bird. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 12:20 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/4000 |
File Name: WhiteCollaredSeedEater_D5X0270-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Morelet's Seedeater(Sporophila morelleti) |
Description: I would have liked to captured a better image of this first meeting with the seedeater. Between the thick tangles of branches and twigs, I wasn't able to get a clear shot at this bird. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 12:20 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/4000 |
File Name: WhiteCollaredSeedEater_D5X0276-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Morelet's Seedeater(Sporophila morelleti) |
Description: I would have liked to captured a better image of this first meeting with the seedeater. Between the thick tangles of branches and twigs, I wasn't able to get a clear shot at this bird. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 12:20 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/4000 |
File Name: WhiteCollaredSeedEater_D5X0280-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Yellow-Rumped Warbler(Setophaga coronata coronata) |
Description: There were quite a few of these Myrtle Warblers present at this location. Less than two miles south of the small town of Quemado Texas is a roadside rest stop, or picnic area, as Texas calls them, where I had a couple of first meetings with bird species in March 2020 on my way to Brownsville Texas. My winter visit in January 2021 had some nice surprises for me as well. |
Date Taken: 2021:01:11 11:48 |
Location:
Roadside Stop |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 |
File Name: YellowRumpedWarbler_D5X9883-Quemado-TX |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |

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