More Raptors

Jonathon shows the equipment of falconry
and fan of nature gets an autograph

George's favorite the gyrfalcon and the family poses for a photo
Jonathon, Susan and little Rachel Wood

They will appear again on the Island on Feb 3rd for the Winter Texan Fishing and nature seminar. Don't miss it.


 

Sealife Center presents the Raptor Project to Port Isabel High

Max Bellasteros enjoys a barred owl with little Rachel Wood.
Jonathon Wood of the Raptor Project helps to bring about a respect and love for these incredible birds
Here is a demonstration how this Eagle Owl and all owls can turn their necks around almost all the way around


A demonstration of falconry on a hoodie 

more on surf and a Franklin's gull

more at the jetties and below I found a Franklin's gull on the dock sitting with Laughing gulls. Notice the Franklin's gull is a little smaller sooty head and whiter eye ring and smaller bill.. hope he stays for the winter.


 

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tough jetties


 

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I think Peacock is out there...

 

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More views from the channel

 

Surfs Up

Here is the surf on SPI today wooowooooooo