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Ilsa

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2. Deep South Texas is a great place to be for Spring migratory

Reply to Bo Zarts (Original post)

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 02:40 PM

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birding. Hell, it's pretty great year round with so many wildlife preserves. Right now is prime time for viewing whooping cranes (still endangered) in the Aransas salt marshes. It's a great place to start a life list.

The crested caracara isn't always in the south Texas valley, but is usually found further north in the coastal bend. It's a more interesting looking raptor.

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Crested Caracara (Juvenile) [View all] Bo Zarts Friday OP

Gorgeous! SheltieLover Friday #1

Deep South Texas is a great place to be for Spring migratory Ilsa Friday #2

I spent five days in the Aransas NWR before driving down to Rio Grande City .. Bo Zarts Friday #3

Did you stay nearby in Rockport, or Portland? Ilsa Friday #7

We stayed in Fulton, Texas .. Bo Zarts 12 hrs ago #8

Wow! 2naSalit Friday #4

Here in Panama Tom Dyer Friday #5

Stunning bird! Love the plumage, the colors, the details! CaliforniaPeggy Friday #6