Cameron County Collection (page 3)

Hooded Warbler (Wilsonia citrina) perched in blackbrush shrub, s. Texas, USA

Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) feeding

Laughing Gulls (Larus atricilla) hovering over Green Island Sanctuary, Texas, USA

Green Heron (Butorides virescens) adult in marsh

Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) adult male calling

Mottled Duck (Anas fulvigula) female resting in shallow marsh

Boardwalk at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, South Padre Island, Texasd

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) in flght, Texas
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) in flight, Texas

Tri-colored Heron (Egretta tricolor) feeding in saline wetland

Roseate Spoonbills (Ajaia ajaja) feeding group

Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) feeding

Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) feeding in Laguna Madre, Texas

Mottled Duck (Anas fulvigula) male resting in shallow marsh

Gulf of Mexico, Cameron County, Texas, USA, Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) juvenile
American Herring Gull (Larus smithsonianus) juvenile feeding on fish, Gulf of Mexico, Cameron County, Texas, USA

Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola), winter adult, south Padre Island beach on the Gulf of Mexico, Cameron County, Texas at sunrise

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) adult, feeding on the wing in Laguna Madre Bay, Texas coast on the Gulf of Mexico, winter

Ant, Formicidae, ant on bee hive with bee larva as prey, The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, Cameron County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, May

Clapper Rail (Rallus longirostris) adult, also known as marsh hen hunting in a salt marsh in winter by the town of South Padre Island, Cameron county, Texas on the Gulf of Mexico

Two-barred Flasher, Astraptes fulgerator, adult on Turks Cap (Malvaviscus drummondii), The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, Cameron County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, May

Halloween Pennant, Celithemis eponina, male, The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, Cameron County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Spider Web, web with dew, The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, Cameron County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Texas Indigo Snake, Dryon corais erebennus, adult with Retama (Parkinsonia aculeata) blossoms, The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, Cameron County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site in Port Isabel, Texas, USA at sunrise, overlooking the Laguna Madre and Santiago Pass at the southern tip of Texas, moon by lighthouse

Mantid, Mantidae, adult on palm frond, The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, Cameron County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

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Cameron County, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This diverse county in Texas, USA, boasts an array of captivating species that call its lush landscapes home. One such resident is the Ocelot (Felis pardalis), an endangered species that finds solace within Cameron County's boundaries. These elusive creatures can occasionally be spotted in captivity, reminding us of the importance of conservation efforts to protect their dwindling population. In the grasslands of this county, you may come across the vibrant Baltimore Oriole. With its striking orange plumage contrasting against a sea of green, this bird adds a splash of color to its surroundings. Meanwhile, the Greater Roadrunner gracefully traverses these same grassy plains with its distinctive appearance and lightning-fast speed. As spring blooms in Cameron County, Spanish dagger (Yucca treculeana) flowers burst into life. Their tall stalks adorned with delicate white blossoms create a picturesque scene against the backdrop of blue skies. Amidst this beauty stands the Great Egret as it skillfully hunts fish in freshwater marshes - a true testament to nature's harmony. Venturing further south to South Padre Island reveals even more wonders. The female Baltimore Oriole perches on Berlandiers fiddlewood (Citharexylum berlandieri), showcasing her elegance amidst coastal vegetation during April's migration season. Not far away, an Orchard Oriole male feeds on Lemon bottlebrush flowers (Callistemon pallidus), providing nourishment while adding splendor to this island paradise. Perched upon branches or power lines throughout it can other avian treasures like Painted Buntings and Northern Parulas - their vibrant feathers mesmerizing all who witness them up close. And let's not forget about the Indigo Bunting; this foraging male diligently searches for sustenance while displaying his stunning cobalt-blue hue. A Hooded Warbler takes respite on a perch, its bright yellow plumage contrasting against the lush greenery.