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Back in Texas

Monday, December 8th, 2008

I am currently in Austin, Texas for a few days. First time I haven’t had to use the furnace at night for a while.

From Bosque del Apache, I went to:

Pictures are all from South Llano River State Park.

Thin looking white-tailed deer. It was sad to see road kill deers about every 5 or 10 miles on I-10.

Black-crested titmouse

Lots of red cardinals.

McKinney Falls State Park

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

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Stayed at McKinney Falls State Park in Austin, Texas for a week to allow me to get my rv serviced and to stock up at Costco.

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Was trying to get a picture of a bird and this kestrel flew down to get it. The bird I had been watching started screeching and I clapped to distract the kestrel, so it left the bird alone. Know that was probably a no-no, but it was my instinct.

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After leaving Austin, spent one night at Choke Canyon State Park on the way to the Rio Grande area. There were signs saying don’t feed the wildlife, fine of $500, but these wild turkeys would come up to you when you raised your hand. Someone had to be feeding them.

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