Both the oasis and the ponds in Alpine are getting wonderful birds lately. I can't be two places at once, so trying to keep abreast of what I can, and see (and document) as much as I can. My feet hurt a lot so it's painful doing all the walking I'm doing.
There's been a Broad-tailed Hummingbird hanging out near the feeders in Alpine, which is very exciting. This photo is by Tim Handren. He's doing a Texas Big Year and was very happy to be able to add this bird to his tally.
A week or so ago, I found a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher at my ponds in Alpine, but didn't figure out what it was until the second day when I got better photos. It didn't hang around, so only one other person got to see it. Here's Kym Morse's photo of it. My photos aren't as good as other people's. Can't carry my heavy Canon anymore.
The last two days there was a Magnolia Warbler seen at the oasis. Here's my lucky shot of it.
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My son is for sure no longer interested in taking over the oasis after I'm gone, so I'm just going to enjoy it for as long as I can. It's getting pretty unkempt, but I'm sure the birds don't mind. Nothing is forever!
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I’m sad that your son isn’t interested in continuing your legacy at the Oasis, but I understand. We all have to follow our own path. That being said, I want to thank you so much for what you have done at the Oasis. I’ve only had the pleasure of going there three times, but I will never forget those days spent there. You are an inspiration.
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