Crested Cardinal, Argentina falcon

Crested Cardinal, Argentina falconThis stunning bird has a wide range in South America, but unfortunately is not found in the US. Save 20% by purchasing entire collection.

stopping off briefly for rest on S Padre Island after having flown across the Gulf

As I snapped this shot

The lighting was unique

no mate in sight

in the main part of the park

but very busy carrying in good sized sticks for their new nest

Note the slightly lavender appearance in the wings and the golden tint to her primarily green feather cover

Watching these birds wheel around is great

I had to get out my Nikon D300 to get the birds on this pond

We were fortunate to see many of these elegant flycatchers

These baby Broad-tailed Hummingbirds were just outside our cabin during  a summer vacation in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains

Female cardinals are beautiful in their own right with that orange beak