Property Of Rio Grande Valley Posters and Art Prints

Property of Rio Grande Valley

Property of Rio Grande Valley

Another great illustration from renowned artist Paul Cemmick's Movie Stars Collection

Verdin Nest Building ©Debra Martz This was the first time I had seen a Verdin's nest and was quite surprised by the size and messiness of it! Maybe the inside is neater where it flew into it from the bottom with this bit of white fluff! Image captured along the Chachalaca Trail at the Santa Ana NWR in south Texas March 2. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: Feathered Friends 3 20230302-DSC_7191.NEF

Plain Chachalaca Early Morning ©Debra Martz The Chacalaca is a nonmigratory bird that is found in the southern tip of Texas and through much of Central America. I heard the very loud call of several before this one made an appearance on the open branch in the morning light. Captured this image along a trail in the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission, TX. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved

Tom Turkey Profile ©Debra Martz I first spotted a male turkey in full display near the visitors center shortly after our arrival at Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park. About a mile along the main trail into the park, I spotted a number of turkeys back in the trees so I just stood around awhile. Eventually, this gobbler come out of the trees where the sunlight really showed off all its details and colors. The state park is located in the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: Feathered Friends 3 20230303-DSC_7338

Great Egret As Still As A Statue ©Debra Martz A fairly common bird, especially in coastal areas, but it just looked so bright white and beautiful standing in the green field. Image captured at the Santa Ana NWR in south Texas ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: Feathered Friends 3 20230302-DSC_7106.NEF

Great Kiskadee in Tree Filtered Light by Debra Martz Kiskadee perched quietly in a tree for a change; normally makes very loud calls. Spotted this one on the Green Jay Trail in Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park in S Texas March 3rd. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20230303-DSC_7391.NEF

Congregation of Ibis In the Wetlands ©Debra Martz There were a large number of White Ibis spread out across the different wetlands in the refuge; this area was along the Cattail Lake Trail at the Santa Ana NWR in south Texas near Alamo. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: Feathered Friends 3 20230302-DSC_7131.NEF