2021-04-27 SPI and Tuesday’s Babies

American Redstart(Setophaga ruticilla) |
Description: Even in bad light, this female redstart looked good! Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 13:12 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000 |
File Name: AmericanRedstart_D5X2565_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Black Skimmer(Rynchops niger) |
Description: A gang of Black Skimmers sailed in late in the day to bathe in the freshwater. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 15:54 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/6000 |
File Name: BlackSkimmer_D5X2652_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Black Skimmer(Rynchops niger) |
Description: A gang of Black Skimmers sailed in late in the day to bathe in the freshwater. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 16:03 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/6000 |
File Name: BlackSkimmer_D5X2816_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Black Skimmer(Rynchops niger) |
Description: A gang of Black Skimmers sailed in late in the day to bathe in the freshwater. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 16:03 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/6000 |
File Name: BlackSkimmer_D5X2835_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Caspian Tern(Hydroprogne caspia) |
Description: Even bigger than their cousin Black Skimmers, Caspian Terns also patrol the marsh. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 16:08 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/8000 |
File Name: CaspianTern_D5X2859_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Common Gallinule(Gallinula galeata) |
Description: Common Gallinule on the marsh were raising families. Their young look much like coot chicks. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 17:03 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000 |
File Name: CommonGallinule_D5X3028_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Common Gallinule(Gallinula galeata) |
Description: Common Gallinule on the marsh were raising families. Their young look much like coot chicks. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 17:05 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000 |
File Name: CommonGallinule_D5X3050_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Common Gallinule(Gallinula galeata) |
Description: Common Gallinule on the marsh were raising families. Their young look much like coot chicks. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 17:07 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: CommonGallinule_D5X3091_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Great Blue Heron(Ardea herodias) |
Description: Great Blue Herons take on some pretty large fish when on the hunt. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 16:26 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: GreatBlueHeron_D5X2946_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Green Heron(Butorides virescens) |
Description: When I last visited the SPI Birding and Nature Center (2021-04-08), I saw Green Herons sitting on eggs. I wanted to return and see how the families were doing. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 10:36 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: GreenHeron_D5X2235_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Green Heron(Butorides virescens) |
Description: When I last visited the SPI Birding and Nature Center (2021-04-08), I saw Green Herons sitting on eggs. I wanted to return and see how the families were doing. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 10:39 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: GreenHeron_D5X2266_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Green Heron(Butorides virescens) |
Description: When I last visited the SPI Birding and Nature Center (2021-04-08), I saw Green Herons sitting on eggs. I wanted to return and see how the families were doing. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 15:37 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: GreenHeron_D5X2599_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Green Heron(Butorides virescens) |
Description: When I last visited the SPI Birding and Nature Center (2021-04-08), I saw Green Herons sitting on eggs. I wanted to return and see how the families were doing. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 17:33 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: GreenHeron_D5X3152_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Green Heron(Butorides virescens) |
Description: When I last visited the SPI Birding and Nature Center (2021-04-08), I saw Green Herons sitting on eggs. I wanted to return and see how the families were doing. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 17:37 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: GreenHeron_D5X3227_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Green Heron(Butorides virescens) |
Description: When I last visited the SPI Birding and Nature Center (2021-04-08), I saw Green Herons sitting on eggs. I wanted to return and see how the families were doing. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 17:37 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: GreenHeron_D5X3240_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Green Heron(Butorides virescens) |
Description: When I last visited the SPI Birding and Nature Center (2021-04-08), I saw Green Herons sitting on eggs. I wanted to return and see how the families were doing. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 17:38 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: GreenHeron_D5X3280_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Green Heron(Butorides virescens) |
Description: When I last visited the SPI Birding and Nature Center (2021-04-08), I saw Green Herons sitting on eggs. I wanted to return and see how the families were doing. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 17:38 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: GreenHeron_D5X3311_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Green Heron(Butorides virescens) |
Description: When I last visited the SPI Birding and Nature Center (2021-04-08), I saw Green Herons sitting on eggs. I wanted to return and see how the families were doing. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 17:39 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: GreenHeron_D5X3358_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Least Sandpiper(Calidris minutilla) |
Description: Least Sandpipers in the marsh fed next to the larger Pectoral Sandpipers, and even larger Lesser Yellowlegs. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 9:14 |
Location:
Convention Center |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: LeastSandpiper_D5X2171_SPI-ConventionCentre |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Lesser Yellowlegs(Tringa flavipes) |
Description: Lesser Yellowlegs have a long journey ahead to reach their breeding grounds. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 9:16 |
Location:
Convention Center |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: LesserYellowlegs_D5X2186_SPI-ConventionCentre |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Little Blue Heron(Egretta caerulea) |
Description: Little Blue Herons are one of several elegant wader species on the Gulf Coast. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 15:52 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/3000 |
File Name: LittleBlueHeron_D5X2623_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Magnolia Warbler(Setophaga magnolia) |
Description: I spent a few minutes at the Convention Centre before going next door and met this warbler. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 9:49 |
Location:
Convention Center |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: MagnoliaWarbler_D5X2207_SPI-ConventionCentre |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Pectoral Sandpiper(Calidris melanotos) |
Description: Pectoral Sandpipers foraged in the marsh to fuel up before heading north to their breeding grounds in the high Arctic. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 9:13 |
Location:
Convention Center |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: PectoralSandpiper_D5X2117_SPI-ConventionCentre |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Red-Winged Blackbird(Agelaius phoeniceus) |
Description: Blackbirds took advantage of the food and water intended for the travelling warblers. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 13:03 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: RedWingedBlackbird_D5X2557_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Scarlet Tanager(Piranga olivacea) |
Description: It always pleases me to meet Scarlet Tanagers. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 8:38 |
Location:
Convention Center |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/500 |
File Name: ScarletTanager_D5X2060_SPI-ConventionCentre |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: Another elegant wader on the Gulf is the Tricolored Heron, an excellent fish catcher. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 11:00 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/3000 |
File Name: TricoloredHeron_D5X2298_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


White Ibis(Eudocimus albus) |
Description: Most of the White Ibis I met on the island were tawny juveniles. This breeding adult seemed out of place. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 11:23 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/6000 |
File Name: WhiteIbis_D5X2335_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Yellow-Headed Blackbird(Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) |
Description: Some of the Yellow-Headed Blackbirds I met will move on to the north to breed, but some will stick around for the summer. Having finished with the Great Texas Birding Classic on Sunday, I was eager to return to South Padre Island, where I knew Green Herons were raising families at the Bird and Nature Center. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:27 12:50 |
Location:
South Padre Island WBC |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1500 |
File Name: YellowHeadedBlackbird_D5X2546_SPI-NatureCtr |
© 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |

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