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Hello Possums,
I think the Fall trips are going to be sensational! We have recently had several inches of rain and the ranch has responded dramatically. Plants and insect populations are growing, which in turn are feeding the birds and mammals. I'm personally thrilled that the oppressively hot weather has eased, making morning tours delightful.
The hummingbird hayrides were awesome! In addition to seeing the wild hummers feeding on the turk's cap, we had several good sightings. We had front row seats to watch 13 Mississippi kites take to the air from their roosting tree. Best of all, we spotted the first recorded pileated woodpecker on the ranch!
Our Hawk Watch was very cool! As we were traveling through the river bottom, we noticed broadwings in almost every tree. We made our way to a large clearing in time for the liftoff of hundreds of the birds in a 360 degree field of view. We had two sightings of an adult bald eagle. Hopefully it's one of ours, with his mate on the way.
Our custom tours have proved so popular that we have to limit them to 6 people (plus driver and guide). We will book a date for a two-person minimum, then continue to fill the trip until we reach the maximum number. Give us a call to see if there is a an open trip if you'd like to go, but don't have the minimum.
We are currently working on the web site and apologize for any confusion it causes. Our "Contact Us" form does come through to us even though it tells you it failed. If in doubt, call us at (361)-529-6600.
We are gearing up for lots of bird watching, so come join us!
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