Morelet's Seedeater perched on the bough at the top of the tree

Morelet’s Seedeater

A few minutes later I heard a pretty birdcall from somewhere above. Merlin identified it as a Morelet’s Seedeater and I spotted it at the top of a tree. Perched on the highest bough, it sang its song. Apparently, this bird is known for perching at the very top of trees.

Lesser Goldfinch

BirdDex ← view all Birds Notes & Observations 11/8/22 – I remember my first few times seeing the Lesser Goldfinch when I lived in California. … Read more

Loggerhead shrike perched on branch

Loggerhead Shrike

The cute but vicious the Loggerhead Shrike is often found on barbed wire or thorny branches. It grabs a prey and impales it on the thorns.

Flying laughing gull

Laughing Gull

BirdDex ← view all Birds Notes & Observations 5/21/22 – I love the Laughing Gull. My husband and I frequently go down to Corpus Christi, … Read more

backside of male painted bunting

Painted Bunting

BirdDex ← view all Birds Notes & Observations 5/25/22 – My first solo experience of the Painted Bunting was at Pearsall Park in July 2021. … Read more

red bird male summer tanager sitting on branch

Summer Tanager

BirdDex ← view all Birds Notes & Observations 5/24/22 – I remember the first time I experienced this bird. We were in New Braunfels to … Read more

yellow billed cuckoo on branch

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

BirdDex ← view all Birds Notes & Observations 5/21/22 – I technically first saw or heard this bird on a group trip to Mitchell Lake … Read more