Two-Years Ago (16-May-2014) — Texas

South Texas Birding Photo Safari with Jason Odell Day 1.

Blue Grosbeak in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon D3x camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 800, 600 mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec).

Blue Grossbeak in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon D3x camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 800, 600 mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec) (David J Mathre)
Blue Grossbeak in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon D3x camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 800, 600 mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec) (David J Mathre)

Two-Years Ago (16-May-2014) — Texas

South Texas Birding Photo Safari with Jason Odell Day 1.

Green Jay at Dos Venadas Ranch in Southern Texas.  Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 500 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 450, 500 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec). I had never seen this type of Jay before. Apparently it is only in Northern Mexico and Southern Texas.

Green Jay. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 500 mm f/4 VR lens. (David J Mathre)
Green Jay. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 500 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 450, 500 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre)

Two-Years Ago (16-May-2014) — Texas

South Texas Birding Photo Safari with Jason Odell Day 1.

Bronzed Cowbird and Reflection at Dos Venadas Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 500 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 220, 500 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec).

Bronzed Cowbird and Reflection at Dos Venadas Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 500 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 220, 500 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre)
Bronzed Cowbird and Reflection at Dos Venadas Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 500 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 220, 500 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre)

Nine-Years Ago (19-September-2006) — Texas

Gone to See America 2006 Driving Tour. Day 21: Big Bend National Park, Texas.

Turkey Vulture Giving Me the Look. On the road in Big Bend National Park, after feeding on a road-killed Javelina. Image taken with a Nikon D200 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec).

Turkey Vulture on the Road After Feeding on a Road-Killed Javelina in Big Bend National Park. Image taken with a Nikon D200 and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec). (David J. Mathre)
Turkey Vulture on the Road After Feeding on a Road-Killed Javelina in Big Bend National Park. Image taken with a Nikon D200 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec). (David J. Mathre)

Nine-Years Ago (19-September-2006) — Texas

Gone to See America 2006 Driving Tour. Day 21: Big Bend National Park, Texas.

Turkey Vulture giving me the look. On the road in Big Bend National Park – just after it was feeding on a road-killed Javelina. Image taken with a Nikon D200 and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec).

Turkey Vulture on the Road After Feeding on a Road-Killed Javelina in Big Bend National Park. Image taken with a Nikon D200 and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec). (David J. Mathre)
Turkey Vulture on the Road After Feeding on a Road-Killed Javelina in Big Bend National Park. Image taken with a Nikon D200 and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec). (David J. Mathre)