January 2019
Blog 314: Lower Rio Grande Valley
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
We have returned to our winter home of last year, to the distinct flora and fauna of the wild Laguna Atascosa, located about 40 minutes north of Brownsville and 40 minutes west of South Padre Island. Jan and I are habitat tour guides, sharing the unique beauty of one of the most biologically diverse areas of the world. This 100,000-acre refuge is one of the last undeveloped coastal areas on the planet. With over 400 species of birds, 400 species of plants, 40 types of mammals, 40 types of reptiles and amphibians, and over 100 species of butterflies. Enough stuff to keep a nature-lover busy for decades!
Some Pics
Here is the beautiful Altamira oriole—you should hear him sing.
This cute little fellow is a cotton mouse—he lives near the Photo Blind.
Lots of good things to eat here as this svelte coyote demonstrates.
Here is a buck and a couple photos of an exotic nilgai male. This big guy loves to pose for the camera.
Yes, I know they are feral and quite destructive, but the three little pigs are still cute.
Boy, do the little boys like their gators.
Go Away
Here is a picture I took in Texas hill country close to election time and forgot about. It kind of gives you a flavor of the folks that live there! Note: Look close for the faded out “free beer” message.
Old Trucks
Meet Maureen
Meet Patricia
See more beauties like these at www.onceuponatruck.com. Sign up for my What the Truck! blog and get a sweet gal in your in-basket every week.
We have returned to our winter home of last year, to the distinct flora and fauna of the wild Laguna Atascosa, located about 40 minutes north of Brownsville and 40 minutes west of South Padre Island. Jan and I are habitat tour guides, sharing the unique beauty of one of the most biologically diverse areas of the world. This 100,000-acre refuge is one of the last undeveloped coastal areas on the planet. With over 400 species of birds, 400 species of plants, 40 types of mammals, 40 types of reptiles and amphibians, and over 100 species of butterflies. Enough stuff to keep a nature-lover busy for decades!
Some Pics
Here is the beautiful Altamira oriole—you should hear him sing.
This cute little fellow is a cotton mouse—he lives near the Photo Blind.
Lots of good things to eat here as this svelte coyote demonstrates.
Here is a buck and a couple photos of an exotic nilgai male. This big guy loves to pose for the camera.
Yes, I know they are feral and quite destructive, but the three little pigs are still cute.
Boy, do the little boys like their gators.
Go Away
Here is a picture I took in Texas hill country close to election time and forgot about. It kind of gives you a flavor of the folks that live there! Note: Look close for the faded out “free beer” message.
Old Trucks
Meet Maureen
Meet Patricia
See more beauties like these at www.onceuponatruck.com. Sign up for my What the Truck! blog and get a sweet gal in your in-basket every week.