Blanco SP December 2022
Rachel and I went for the 8th annual Pre-Christmas at Blanco State Park. I went looking for birds three times. The first time, it was way to dark. The other times, I just didn't do a good job with them, mostly because they were so far away. Also, the trees are so tall, it is hard for me to shoot from a good angel. I think I need to book a week at this park and really work at improving my skills in this situation. Anyway, the few that I liked enough to share with you are posted here.
 Rachel was walking across the river. I tried to get a good shot, but she was walking so fast I couldn't get things adjusted in time. |
 The Blanco River |
 Possumhaw growing by the river. |
 I love this cyprus tree. |
 Looking up river... |
 The pavilion built by the CCC |
 The park bridge that crosses the river and leads to the camping areas |
 chubby little Mocking Bird |
 American Robin They were everywhere! |
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 Cedar Waxwing |
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 Great Blue Herron It was across the river and sort of hunched over. I wasn't even sure what it was. |
 non-native Egyptian Geese |
 female Northern Cardinal |
 male Northern Cardinal |
 I love this old ruin. I don't know what it is or was. |
 I was standing on the Kendalia Road bridge when I took this shot. |
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 Gold-fronted Woodpecker |
 Two for the price of one! |
 Downy Woodpecker |