Thank you!

Thank you, Rob.

Great capture!

Thanks you, Rob!

Black-crowned NIGHT heron is the correct ID!

A close up of a black-crowned night heron perched in a tree above the walkway at an Airbnb property.

I saw more than 40 species of birds from the property of the Airbnb, but none closer than this black-crowned heron perched in a tree literally steps from my door. Texas USA.
#Birds #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Photography #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herons

A white-faced ibis walks through grasses in shallow water. One leg is lifted mid-stride.

A white-faced ibis #SteppingOut, for today's #BirdOfTheDay. Texas USA. #Birds #BirdsSeenIn2026 #FlyDay #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Photography

Great shot!!

Wow - great capture!

A queen butterfly, wings spread is stationary on a leaf. Its wings are dark orange-brown with back birders and white spots.

A queen butterfly in flight, heading toward a second monarch butterfly.

A queen butterfly, wings spread is stationary on a leaf. Its wings are dark orange-brown with back birders and white spots.

Multiple queen butterflies inflight, with one slightly out of focus.

Queen butterflies (the same genus as the monarch butterfly). Texas USA. #InsectThursday #Butterfly #Photography #Insects #Nature #Natuur #Butterflies

Great capture.

Many thanks, Rob.

Thank you! Looking forward to seeing you on the trail this spring.

Thank you, Rob.

An Audubon's oriole is perched on the top of a metal shepherd's hook. The bright yellow bird has a black hood and pointy beak. About the size of an American robin, they are largely non-migratory with their range limited to southern Texas and Mexico.

Audubon's oriole, one of 48 lifers last week. About the size of an American robin, they are largely non-migratory with their range limited to southern Texas and Mexico. Texas USA.
#Birds #Photography #YellowThu #ColorADay #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Nature #WildlifePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky

A white-eyed vireo is perched on a thin branch, its head tilted slightly as it looks into the camera lens.

A white-eyed vireo, perched on a thin branch, is looking to the side.

A white-eyed vireo with its yellow "spectacles" on this #YellowThu. Texas UAS. #Birds #ColorADay #Photography #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Nature #WildlifePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky

A snowy egret and great egret perch on fallen trees/logs in shallow water and bright Texas sunshine. The snowy egret is caught, bill open and tongue showing. Three pond sliders also appear in the right side of the image.

A snowy egret and great egret team up (with three pond sliders) for today's #BirdOfTheDay #MixedPair theme. Texas USA. #Birds #Photography #Nature #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #Birding #Egrets

Beautiful image.

Thank you.

Just like he was posing .... ☺️

Thnak you for the compliment.

Thank you.

Thank you, Erin.

A vibrant red Northern cardinal stands out against a muted gray-green background.

A Northern cardinal poses for #RedWed. Texas USA.
#Birds #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Nature #Wildlife #Birding #Photography

Thanks! I have to admit that I would not have found this bird without a local birding guide - she was great.

A double-crested cormorant in flight, carrying a small branch with leaves to the nest.

A double-crested cormorant on its way to the nest for today’s #BirdOfTheDay alt theme, #NestBuilders. Florida USA. #Birds #Photography #BIF #BirdsInFlight #Nature #WildlifePhotography #BirdsSeenIn2026

The cactus wren, the largest North American wren, is perched on a thin branch. The brown-and-white bird has a white stripe over its eye and a spotted chest.

The cactus wren, the largest North American wren and a lifer for me last week in Texas USA.
#Birds #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Photography #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Wrens #Birding #Birdwatching

Many thanks, Rob.

Great shots! (maybe a little too close to the bear for me!)