While I saw enough
pelicans and
terns at the Texas City Dike for both of those birds to merit their own blog posts, they certainly weren't the only birds I saw. Here's a look at the "best of the rest." :)
Not surprisingly, there were lots of
Laughing Gulls. This one struck a classic pose.
A
Ruddy Turnstone scurried right along the edge of the incoming tide looking for food.
A family was feeding a flock of Laughing Gulls, many of whom hovered in the air hoping to catch a scrap. That gave me some nice opportunities for "flight" shots when the subjects weren't actually moving that much. Working smarter, not harder.
I went with black and white because those were the primary colors on the birds themselves, and I didn't think the hints of red on their beaks and legs or the blue of the sky really added that much. With the color gone, my eye is drawn more the texture and translucency of their wings.
This
Neotropic Cormorant seemed quite content to just sit on its rock while the surf lapped against it. Frankly, without the action of the water I don't think this is an especially compelling shot.
This particular turnstone actually found something to eat. Mmmmmm ... crab!
This
Snowy Egret was doing some halfhearted hunting. I wonder if the afternoon heat was slowing everyone down.
Grackles don't typically catch my attention, especially the rather drab ladies. But the way this gal strutted through the trash like it didn't faze her at all was a reminder to me that no matter how much we try to ruin our home, there will be species that find a way to thrive.
The dike is as advertised: a target-rich environment when it comes to bird photos. I look forward to a return trip in the future!
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