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Lee Jordan from Flour Bluff on the Oso said:

Nine Wood Storks about an hour before sundown. Acted very tired and hardly moved. Got some nice photos.
21:33 06/24/2008

Lee Jordan from Flour Bluff on the Oso said:

Nine Wood Storks about an hour before sundown. Acted very tired and hardly moved. Got some nice photos.
21:30 06/24/2008

Lauran Hamby from Corpus Christi said:

I have a Northern Flicker in my backyard eating (pecking) my almost ripe peaches. I was shocked that he was that interested in the peaches. I had netted my tree to keep the squirrels and mockingbirds out. The flicker just hangs upside down on the netting and pecks away at the lowest peaches. This morning he was eating some on the ground.
08:59 06/15/2008

Linda from Wooldridge/Roddfield area said:

For a couple years now I've been enjoying watching a pair of CaraCara's fly around and roost in the trees behind my house. They fly back and forth from the trees (they have a special spot) to the power pole behind my neighbors house. Imagine my surprise when I got up one morning and, thinking I'm seeing the same 2 again, I actually saw 4, and then realized they were 2 juveniles with one of the birds in the top of the tree while the other parent was sitting on top of the pole. A whole family! I just knew they had to be nesting somewhere!
20:30 06/04/2008

Jean Chapman from Northwest Estates offf 624 said:

My husband and have gotten into watching and feeding the birds in our backyard. We have seen a Red Bird occassionally but I believe it has a yellow beak. What can we do or what can we feed it to enourage it to come more often? Also what do you feed to get song birds and more colorful birds to come?
11:43 05/30/2008

Christine Torrance from 15950 El Soccorro Loop, Padre Island said:

5/4/08 10:30 am. Summer Tanager in all his glory with girlfriend in our Oak Tree.
12:00 05/04/2008

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23:07 04/08/2008

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11:59 03/14/2008

hannah motnana from fullerton california said:

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11:58 03/14/2008

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11:56 03/14/2008

Angela from Corpus Christi said:

A beautiful red cardinal was just in my bird bath...amazing!
11:44 02/19/2008

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12:57 02/07/2008

Teresa Ellett (Birdbits) from Orange Grove, Texas said:

I will never forget the first time the wild monk parakeets introduced themselves to me back in August of 2006 . That morning I had been working out in my gardens and had gone inside for a short break when I heard some loud, raucous, bird squawks comming from outside. I went to the back of my house and stood on the porch looking up into the trees, following the sounds of the high pitched chatters to the top branches of a mullberry tree. And there I was captivated by one of the most eye and ear- catching beauties I have ever seen or heard.

What I saw was four wild monk parakeets dangling from a tree branch .Their feathers were a shimmering lime green with pale grey on the neck and forehead. And their vibrating, vocal, tones echoed melodious, music throughout the whole neighborhood. The regular song birds and other critters of the habitat even stopped what they were doing to observe the new visitors . The parakeets put on an acrobatic show for us which included one of them hanging upside down by one claw to pluck a berry and then climbing back up to the top side of the branch to feed it to its companian. But unfornunately they only stayed for a few minutes before moving on, echoing throughout the habitat as they left.

Since I moved to this area of south Texas I have seen alot of birds and wildlife species that I hadn't even known existed , but I had never seen a wild parakeet. I actually thought at first that they were parrots because of the way they used their claws to grasp things and to eat with. And I thought that they may have been someones escaped pets because I had never heard of any reports of parots or parakeets in this territory. I did some research and found out as much as I could about them , and I was hoping that I would be lucky enough to see them again, and maybe even catch a photo of them.

Shortly after that I started hearing and seeing them hanging out in the trees at the edge of the cotton field across from my house. They would be in a small flock of up to six. Then before long the flock had grown into about a dozen and since they have just kept gradually increasing in numbers. My most recent count as of January 5, 2008 is up to 46 now. That is how many I have caught on tape at one time but there is actually a few more than that.

I have used great caution while observing or filming them and always follow the the birding code of ethnics. The last thing I would want to do is disturb these birds or make them feel threatened in any way. I have visited one of thier nest sites a couple of times and was able to catch some short video footage, mostly from inside my car since the tree that this nest sits in is located right at the corner of a residental property with two main roads running right beside it. This makes it easy to observe them without disturbing them.

There has been reports of several parakeet nests in palm trees around town, but the one that I have visited is a huge community nest that is in a date palm tree about 4 blocks from my house. The nest sits a little over half way up to the top of the tree and is one of the most magnificant constructions of nature I have ever seen. They are still building on it but we estimate it to be about 15 feet wide and 3 to 4 feet deep. It's unique because most parot type species dont live in nests made from twigs. In fact, monks are the only ones that do. Other parots and parakeets are cavity dwellers, living inside holes.

There is a utility line than runs right by the tree that the parakeets are nested in and I have seen them perched up on it with long twigs hanging down from thier beaks or claws , pausing there long enough to view the perfect spot to place their contribution to the community project, then dissapearing down into the inner makings to deliver it. Starting nearest to the bark and working thier way to the outside of the tree they have woven small branches and twigs together in between the fronds of the palms. And they seem to be real experts at this.

The first time I saw the thier nest they didn't even seem to be aware of my presense because they were preoccupied with a battle that they were insuing with a small flock of Eurasion collared doves that were trying to hang out in the tree . The parakeets seemed intent on not sharing their territory and about 20 or more of them started streaming out of two lower exits of the nest making a bee line right towards the doves . Loud angry sqwalks of the parakeets filled the air , followed by grumpy coos of the doves, as the parakeets surrounded the doves and then started making quick darting dashes all around them, some even darting right into them. I am pretty sure the doves could tell they weren't welcome there and it didn't take for them long to take flight and move on with the parakeets following right on thier tails until the doves reached a nearby poplar tree.The Parakeets then returned back to their nest.

I have seen them sipping the morning dew from leaves and from the crannys in between shingles of rooftops. During the day they spread out into small groups and dangle through the tree tops, eatting the lichens and other goodies. If they are not chattering , (which they do almost constantly), they can become almost invisable in the green foilage because they blend in so well, but I can usually tell where they are by the sounds of the discarded twigs and seed shells hitting the ground beneath them. In the winter months when the trees aren't bearing fruit , they find other food resources from some of the different types of bird feeders that are hung through out our little town. These birds are being concidered a nuicance in some places around the world, (see a lengthy artical on these birds from the Institute for Biological invasions). But so far I haven't heard any complaints from any one here. On the contrary everyone I have spoken to about them are pretty excited to be able to have these unique visitors in our town.

We swap stories of the humerous antics of these birds. Like one pair that was spotted hiding under the football feild bleachers. They had snuck way up high and were hiding in a corner , smooching away. As if they were couple of love struck teen agers necking in the bleachers. ( how romantic) Often times the Parakeets are the main topic of folks conversations around this small town of barely over 2,000 people. We are a bird friendly town that welcomes all of our feathered friends !


19:12 01/17/2008

Philip and June Wheeler from Millsboro, DE said:

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18:38 01/08/2008

Tom Bright from Sacramento, California said:

THANK YOU note---Lee Bright's most durable legacy was that she was able to broker the donation of a historic building for the local Audubon in the tony Georgetown area of the nation's capital, and a pond near Corpus from our generous dermo. I think I can still hear Mom quietly directing my attention to some rare or simply beautiful bird, much like those understated golf narrators. She probably violated protocol on most trips, but her enthusiasm energized us. Thanks for mentioning her!
09:28 10/17/2007

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12:43 07/14/2007

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12:42 07/14/2007

ken from corpus christi said:

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22:34 05/14/2007

Rick Jordahl from Kansas City, MO said:

Intermediate Birder with several recent days birding in Corpus Christi and surrounding areas.
15:57 05/02/2007

Melissa Williams from Southside Corpus Christi said:

Dear Phyllis, each week I read your colume and I enjoy it very much. I am a backyard birdwatcher. My family and I have seen so many birds in the last few weeks, it is wonderful. I have pictures and names of all of them, I would love to share. Thanks.
16:47 04/23/2007

L. Elizondo from Corpus Christi, TX said:

We have a mulberry tree in our backyard and this weekend cardinal male and females have been eating the mulberries.
15:36 04/08/2007

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15:34 04/08/2007

L. Elizondo from said:

We have a mulberry tree in our backyard and this weekend cardinal male and females have been eating the mulberries.
15:33 04/08/2007

L. Elizondo from said:

We have a mulberry tree in our backyard and this weekend cardinal male and females have been eating the mulberries.
15:33 04/08/2007

Karen Winch from Laredo, TX said:

Every morning for the past month, I have been awakened by the sharp call of a bird...have had to turn on the air conditioning just to be able to sleep. This morning, I heard him in my backyard and "stalked" him by following his song. What a beautiful sight...after looking over the Internet and identifying his song, believe it is a Northern Cardinal. Went out to buy sunflower seeds to add to my wildbird mix in the feeder. Any suggesstions for keeping him around....loudmouth that he is?!!!!
17:02 03/16/2007

rbland1@satx.rr.com from san antonio tx said:

a crested bird with a distintive mask, body & bill much like the red cardinals, except it has a creamy yellow underside with an intense 1/4" yellow tip on the tail. Males sport an intense red tip on the end of the wings, also about 1/4". Upper body is grayish, blending from grayish-brown to blue gray. Appears to be some sort of finch from the beak shape. We have several covies of them now in NW SA (Feb 9), enjoying our fountain. What kind of finch-cardinal is this?
19:56 02/10/2007

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12:56 01/24/2007

John Murphy from Bolivar Peninsula said:

Wow...

I had the most amazing "bird watching experience" while staying at the beach. My wife and I rented a beachfront home from www.GulfOceanRentals.com, 754-234-9993, where we had literally a "swarm of Humming Birds" come through the property...

We also saw hundreds of butterflys come through, it was the most amazing experience I have ever had. It's like fishing and everywhere you threw the hook, there were fish biting. The weather on the Texas coast is beautiful this time of the year and we stayed in a very quiet part of Galveston known as Gilchrist, TX. Gilchrist has a stretch of about 50 homes on large deep lots right on the beach. Very quiet and perfect for bird watching...

Anyway, got to go watch some more Humming Birds and Sparrows!

Good luck,

John Murphy
Gilchrist, TX
10:17 01/08/2007

Darwin Sumang from Sulawesi-Indonesia said:

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03:42 01/02/2007

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12:49 12/13/2006

Wade from North Padre said:

I work with birds for the National Park Service.
12:14 12/07/2006

Alice Townes from NAS Corpus said:

Butterfly Thousands in the sky today, Oct 16th Do you have any information. I saw several types, ? migration to south.

Thanks
21:49 10/16/2006

jan henderson from kingsville tx said:

hundreds of hawks circle the small town of kingsville in the high winds as white wing dove flee for their lives .lrg dark hawk with yellow breast .,.,what bird is this ,.wing span 2 to 3 ft
21:47 09/25/2006

jan henderson from kingsville tx said:

hundreds of hawks circle the small town of kingsville in the high winds as white wing dove flee for their lives .lrg dark hawk with yellow breast .,.,what bird is this ,.wing span 2 to 3 ft
21:36 09/25/2006

Brooke Shelley from Corpus Christi said:

I was driving down Rodd Field today at 11:45am, and is it possible that I saw a whooping crane? I know my birds fairly well, and this is the only thing I could come up with. I know for certain it was bigger than a great blue heron, and it was white, really long legs, and reddish color on the head? I'm very excited to know if this could have been a whooper. My email address is brooke@shelleys.com can you let me know????? Thanks Phyllis!!!
20:43 09/21/2006

Debbi Knapp from Padre Island said:

There have been several little birds fly into the window at my work here on the island. I would like to know how to identify the species. They are sparrow size or smaller but are not seed eaters. They are solid olive green on the back and solid yellow underneath
15:54 09/06/2006

Debbi Knapp from Padre Island said:

There have been several little birds fly into the window at my work here on the island. I would like to know how to identify the species. They are sparrow size or smaller but are not seed eaters. They are solid olive green on the back and solid yellow underneath
15:47 09/06/2006

sharon campbell from 18th tee cc coutry club said:

Black bellied whistling wood ducks, numerous chicks at this time.
A red and light brown bird/red breast plat has been at my feeder and flower beds recently.
Have seen a huge all white hawk, also a very colorful black/blue/red with apple green legs in past.

18:36 08/30/2006

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17:32 08/14/2006

Delia Martinez from Corpus Christi,Texas said:

Shortly before my father died he told me he had seen many white birds flying in the sky outside his window.This was late July in 2002. I know the Nueces river had been way over the banks and I remember someone else in the Callallen area mentioning they had also seen a huge migration of white birds. Does anyone what these birds were and if was related to the unusually high flooding on the river.
17:04 07/26/2006

Leonard from Aberdeen said:

I saw a pair of great tits today!
19:03 07/08/2006

sandy from hitchcock, texas said:

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20:53 05/22/2006

Johnson from Lytle said:

Just watching the birds on my property, and their habits have proved to be interesting. We have had a bird in the area that we have never seen before and we do know that there are two of them. Very colorful bird and would like to learn more about it.
14:47 05/11/2006

Paula Kelly from Rockport said:

I have saved a little red breasted nuthatch. It was stuck to a "sticky board" that is for mice or roaches or something! I don't know how this happened to the poor thing. We carefully detached it from the board, but it lost many feathers. It LIVED! I'm sure it cannot fly. But it appears quite healthy now, and is in a parakeet cage. What should I do? What should I feed it??? HELP! When should I release it?
23:09 04/30/2006

Thomas from Corpus Christi/Texas A&M CC said:

We live near TAMUCC and had some great birds in our backyard last weekend...Blue Buntings...Kiscady's..White wnged doves, red headed woodpecker..cardinals and a bluejay.
13:42 04/24/2006

Joseph Sency from Trinity, TX said:

Today I saw my first Bluebird and tried to take a picture but it came out a little blurry but still reconizable. I am just amazed at seeing such a fine looking bird.If anyone wants to see the pics, just e-mail me at (joe@joes106.com)
14:35 04/18/2006

Steve from Port Neches, TEXAS said:

I saw a Caracara bird last week riding down the country roads. :)
19:55 03/25/2006

Steven P. Duhon from TEXAS said:

To Jim Sharrard:

Those are called Osprey's and are definitely some magnificant birds, I have witnessed one take a Fish from an Southern Bald Eagle approximately 2 years ago. And to Mike in Wisconsin, I would be willing to guide you on some birding adventures here in TEXAS. Leave a message to my email and I shall reply.

DiverDeluxe@hotmail.com

SPD
19:21 03/16/2006

Steven P. Duhon from Jefferson County, Port Neches, TEXAS. said:

To Paul Bass:

No, it's not too early for Purple Martins. They have been here in Jefferson County, wich is approximately 90 miles east of Houston, for the past 3+ weeks. And to Celeste, that is probably a Great Horned Owl and preys on ANY Small animals, Cats and Dogs includede. One more to answer is to Kristine, that could be a Thrush in your yard, not sure though. Need more info. :D

SPD

P.S. I was bored and figured I'd answer a couple of questions here. Oh and one more thing, Litterbug better hope I DO NOT catch them littering. ;)
19:15 03/16/2006

Steven P. Duhon from Port Neches, TEXAS said:

Extremely Experienced for 35+ years.
19:09 03/16/2006

jim shepherd from kirbyville, texas said:

my wife and i have been birding about 6 years.
15:24 03/08/2006

Dr. Michael Risku from San Antonio said:

Dear Phyllis,
I am looking to bring down 25 students to Port A and i have a couple hours on a sunday morning to expose them to birding. but i need a guide, etc. i am willing to pay a person or club for that experience, as i am unfamiliar with the area. any information you can give me will be appreciated if you can recommend someone to assist me and my students. thank you
13:49 03/08/2006

Lisa Miller from Ingleside said:

We saw four whooping cranes flying in a circular pattern heading toward Corpus Christi Bay in late December 2005
16:03 02/22/2006

Paul Bass from Corp[us Christi - Santa Fe and Ropes said:

I have seen purple martins - is it early to see them in Corpus Christi?
23:07 02/13/2006

mark from Lake Mathis said:

I have seen many species of birds today. 4 feeding pairs of Green Jay, Mocking Bird, and Cardinals. They seen to be really ejoying the drizzle today. It has been so dry.
09:28 01/22/2006

Kristine from Houston said:

I've got a bird in my yard that I can't identify and I think it's hurt. It is medium sized, brown/black/white (well camoflauged in leaf litter) with no tail and a really long beak. Can anyone help with this?
11:44 12/09/2005

Litter Bug from Misson, Tx said:

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14:11 12/05/2005

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14:08 12/05/2005

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14:06 12/05/2005

stephanie gonzalez from Mission,Tx said:

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14:05 12/05/2005

Celeste from San Antonio, TX said:

We have an owl in our backyard tree. It is about a foot in length and has yellow eyes with ear tufts. Do you know what kind it is? And what is its prey? I worried about my small cats?
12:30 11/22/2005

Barbara Smith from on Pharaoh golf course near McArdle/Roddfield in Carriage Park townhomes #97 said:

The hummer feeders I put out have been taken over by woodpeckers.Male would hang from and walk along "gallery",but his leg fell through gap and he was injured.I moved the feeder to afford easy access from trunk and he and family have been coming back for many months.I thought woodpeckers at a hummer feeder was somewhat unusual?
11:15 11/14/2005

Cleo from San Antonio, TX said:

None-beginner

10:51 11/13/2005

olga from alice, Tx said:

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14:26 11/10/2005

Luis Moya from Corpus Christi Tx. said:


I just Starting feeding in my back yard 10 months ago,I know they have wings and whistle.
15:14 10/08/2005

david lea from corpus christi said:

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16:19 09/25/2005

Steve Kirk from Flour Bluff said:

There is a hawk that sits on a tall antenna on weaver street you might want to see. It is there most evenings.
20:50 09/24/2005

Birdman from NH said:

Lots of bluejays out back, rather loud but beautiful. Found a great birhouse site with high qyaulity birdhouses:
http://avianhouse.com/
13:26 09/14/2005

Nicki from galveston, tx said:

in addition to the usual pelicans & cranes, i keep seeing a bright pink bird, which some say is a flamingo, however has more of a crane's neck & head.
is it a hybrid???
09:00 08/11/2005

Mike Ebersold from Wilton, Wisconsin said:

How can I hire a Birding guide when travel to South Texas? Thank you Michael Ebersold
25795 Kiev
Wilton, Wisconsin 54670
14:33 08/03/2005

David Johnson from San Antonio Texas said:

Yesterday I spotted
what looked like a bird about the size of a crow, it's color was black on its neck, purple on its head, a green on its back light green on its underside and yellow on its tail feathers
16:46 07/23/2005

johnny from portland, texas said:

I am trying to identify a bird that looks like a mocking bird but has a pointed head. can you help me?

08:23 07/23/2005

Phil McClain from spring, texas said:

new
14:31 06/10/2005

Jim Sherrard from Kingsville said:

What are the smallish raptors in south Texas, they look to be bald eagles, but they have a black crown of feathers, people call them Jewish or Mexican Eagles
20:19 05/20/2005

Jim Sherrard from Kingsville said:

What are the smallish raptors in south Texas, they look to be bald eagles, but they have a black crown of feathers, people call them Jewish or Mexican Eagles
20:19 05/20/2005

L..A.G. from Padre Island said:


I believe we have an injured baby hawk in our back yard...any ideas? brown and black mottled, large head and huge mouth.
17:05 05/01/2005

Charles Brawner from Corpus Christi said:

While driving on the 900 Block of Dolphin place I saw a flash of bright red fly up to a tree. I stopped and saw the bird for about 15 seconds.After a bit of research later on the internet I IDd it as a Scarlet Tanager. Pretty little bird and I don't know if it belongs here are not.
Thanks, Charles
cbac@sbcglobal.net
10:01 04/16/2005

wendy from mathis said:

just moved into the area...noticing alot of interesting wildlife...birds, cranes, ducks, etc...want to learn more
22:49 04/04/2005

Teri Goldsby from Rockport - Fulton, TX said:

The park where I live has a small pond surrounded by trees, and there are 2 pairs of some variety of night heron roosting there. My neighbor and I can't find them in her birding book - would there be anyone interested in coming out to take a look? Her # is 790-9183, name is Audrae, my # is 729-7384, e-mail is 2TallT@pelicancoast.net Thank you, Teri
12:14 03/28/2005

Tyler from Ingleside/Aransas Pass said:

My daughter and I just came in from putting the chickens away and saw some golden eyes looking back at us from the far end of the pasture. We kept the light on them and went to see. What we found was a bird of prey about 12" long with about a 16" wingspan (rough estimates since it took flight when we were within 2')

Big eyes, hooked beak but more sleek looking wings that an owl. Brown color with striped accent marks on the head.

We have no idea what it was but it sure was worth the walk to see it.
20:36 02/19/2005

Luis from CCTx said:

l_moya@grandecom.net
14:08 01/13/2005

Luis Moya from Corpus Christi Tx. said:

None just starting new hobby
14:07 01/13/2005

Larry & Winna Boyce from Canada said:

moderate
10:12 01/04/2005

Ana from Mcallen said:

i have a lot of birds that i care for and i would like to share my stories so please if you have any questions e mail me at ag@mcallen.org thank you
15:09 12/12/2004

Tracy Payne from North Padre Island said:

Observed a rose-breasted grosbeck in one of my feeders on 11-22-04
10:14 11/23/2004