Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Birding at Estero Llano Grande

We were getting to feel house-bound today so we decided to head over to Estero Llano which is only about 2 1/2 miles from our house. It is just so great to have so many nice birding destinations here in the Valley.  It was a great day for a hike around the park too!


Great Egret

Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks


White Ibis



A Bale of Red-Bellied Turtles

Long-Billed Thrasher



Great Kiskadee


Prickly Pear Cactus getting ready to bloom

Common Yellowthroat (Immature)



At the Bird Blind - take a look at how well the 
birds clean out the oranges!

Green Jay

There are a couple of totem poles in the park

Female Cardinal

Male Cardinal

A Cardinal and a Dove - Look at the size difference!





Orange Crowned Warbler