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03/18/2026

White Ibis – South Padre Island, TX

A White Ibis moves across the tidal flats of South Padre Island's Birding and Nature Center in the morning light. Its long, curved red bill probes through shallow water, expertly locating hidden crustaceans beneath the surface. The blue eye stands out against its white plumage, a striking feature at close range. Morning feeding is common, as cooler temperatures and low tides expose rich foraging grounds between the mainland and island....

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03/17/2026

Roseate Spoonbill on San Padre Island, TX

The Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) is one of the most striking wading birds along the Texas Gulf Coast. This individual was photographed at the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, a prime location for observing coastal species. Roseate Spoonbills are instantly recognizable by their vivid pink plumage and distinctive spoon-shaped bill. They used this adaptation to sweep side-to-side through shallow water to detect prey by touch....

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03/15/2026

Great Egret in the Magroves at Birding and Nature Center

A Great Egret stands quietly in the mangroves at the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. This elegant white wader belongs to the heron family Ardeidae, which includes herons, egrets, and bitterns. Members of this family hunt patiently, using long legs and spear-like bills to capture fish, frogs, and crustaceans. The species scientific name is Ardea alba…...

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03/13/2026

Yellow-crowned Night-heron – South Padre Island, TX

A Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Nyctanassa violacea rests in mangrove branches along the South Padre Island boardwalk in Texas. The pale gray body contrasts with its bold black face and bright white crown stripe. Even in midday, these herons often gather quietly in shaded mangroves to rest between feeding periods. You can get a great look at these birds from the boardwalk at…...

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03/12/2026

Planning a birding trip starts long before the suitcase comes out.

Next week we’re heading to Costa Rica, and one of the first tools we use to plan our birding is eBird.

Before every trip we check:
✔️ Birding hotspots
✔️ Recent checklists
✔️ Species distribution maps
✔️ Our own life lists to see what could be new

It’s like having thousands of birders helping you plan your trip.

We wrote a short blog explaining exactly how we do it.
Read it here → link in bio

What’s the first thing you check when planning a birding trip? 👇

03/11/2026

Recent Trip to Texas had Carli Ann and I on an amazing trip with Captain Andy at Rockport Birding and Kayak Adventures. https://www.facebook.com/RockportBirdingAndKayakAdventures/ These amazing birds have come back from the brink at a low of 22 individuals. https://savingcranes.org/species/whooping-crane/ Now there are more than 800 in the world and over 550 in the original wild population that travels from Northern Alberta to Aransas Texas.

03/11/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-duck at South Padre Island, Texas

A Black-bellied Whistling-Duck greets birders as a welcome party at the entrance to the South Padre Island World Birding Center. This January morning photo shows the duck standing on the grass near several nearby flocks gathering around the entrance area. Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks are one of only two whistling duck species in the United States, along with the Fulvous Whistling-Duck…...

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03/09/2026

Black-necked Stilts at Leona Turnbull Birding Center, Texas

The Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) is one of North America's most striking shorebirds. This stunning photo captures two individuals wading at Leona Turnbull Birding Center in Texas. Note the bold, contrasting black-and-white plumage — a reliable field identification mark. Adults show glossy black upperparts and bright white underparts. The foreground bird shows browner tones, typical of a female or immature individual....

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02/28/2026

A rare Summer Tanager spotted in Qualicum Beach over Valentine’s weekend created rare winter excitement on Vancouver Island. This bright yellow individual, this bird was a female or immature, shows olive upperparts and a thick pale bill. Summer Tanagers breed in the southern United States and rarely are seen in British Columbia. This makes a Qualicum Beach sighting highly sought after for Canadian birding tours. If you’re interested in rare birding experiences, the Rare Summer Tanger sighting this winter on Vancouver Island was truly special. A cool fact is their nickname, “bee bird,” for catching bees and wasps in flight. Backyard feeders with mixed seed can briefly attract wandering individuals during unusual winter movements. Rare birds of British Columbia can be found on the Rare Bird Alert here

02/21/2026

Birders are flocking to the San Juan River in Port Renfrew, BC, to see two very rare Taiga Bean Geese. These uncommon Eurasian visitors have been consistently hanging out in the river over the last couple months. This offers a remarkable opportunity for West Coast birding enthusiasts. Taiga Bean Geese show dark chocolate-brown heads, pale-edged gray bodies, and a black bill with a bold orange band. Their presence in the waters of the San Juan River has created excitement among local birders and visiting listers alike. These geese are extremely rare in British Columbia, making this Port Renfrew sighting especially significant. For anyone interested in rare birds in BC these two geese are a must-see highlight.