Re: Texas in spring
KurtCapt87@aol.com
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 21:07:15 EDT
Folks,
The weather at South Padre Island 9-16 April was somewhat similar, though a
cold front on 15 April increased neo-tropical densities on Padre and in
surrounding areas. Still, the relative paucity of neo-tropicals was
noticable, with 4 vireo species and 15 warbler species (not counting the
Golden-cheeks nr San Antonio) noted yet many Franklin's Gulls, Indigos,
Rose-breasted Grossbeaks, Orioles, and sparrows were about. I was mainly
pleased with finding several of the Rio Grande Valley specialties I desired
and I managed 215 species for the week in the valley and 235 for the trip
(many thanks to Marshall for taking me along on a dry run for the Classic,
esp. for the Clay-colored on nest). Also, it was a pleasure to meet and
converse with Father Tom. All-in-all a good vacation.
Kurt