On the 13th, we visited the Fontera Audubon Sanctuary in Weslaco where we saw the
White-throated Robin, several Clay-colored Robins, one of the male
Crimson-collared Grosbeaks, and a pair of Tropical Parulas that was with a small group of warblers.
Crimson-collared Grosbeak at Frontera Audubon Sanctuary in Weslaco, Texas. Note the crimson collar and breast on the otherwise all-black plumage. This male was eating the buds on the trees in the native thicket area.
Next, we headed for Bentsen State Park to look for the Social Flycatcher despite the high winds that were there.
Green Jay at Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park, Texas. Note the blue head with black markings, green back, yellow-green breast, and blue-green tail. The colors of the Green Jay have to be seen in person to be appreciated. This bird was photographed at (where else?) the Green Jay blind.
Altamira Oriole at Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park, Texas. Note the orange head, black throat, and orange 'shoulder patch'. Surprisingly, the smaller orioles were actually driving the larger Green Jays away from the feeder. This bird was photographed at the Green Jay blind.
After searching for a few hours with no luck, we headed to the Los Ebanos Preserve near Russelltown for the Golden-crowned Warbler. Luckily, a few other birders were watching it when we got there. The bird came to within three feet of us at one point!
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