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Texas State Aquarium

Posted: March 16, 2019 in Amphibians, Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, Travel
Tags: Amphibians, Birds, Corpus Christi Texas, fish, Reptiles, Texas, Texas State Aquarium, Travel and Tourism

The Texas State Aquarium located in Corpus Christi, Texas live up to it’s name. It is as big as Texas, well, not quite. The exhibits represent many areas of sea life. The purpose is not only to share these animals with us, but also to protect them which I love. I have visited many aquariums and I must say this one was really awesome. It allowed me the opportunity to have fun with my camera which I also love. I saw many new species I have not seen in other aquariums. Here are a few of my photos from this adventure. For more information on the Texas State Aquarium, visit this link https://www.texasstateaquarium.org/

Backyard Birding

Posted: May 29, 2017 in Birds
Tags: Birds, Blue Jay, Cardinal, Digital photography, Dove, Grackle, House Finch, Mockingbird, Northern Flicker, Photographer, Sparrow

Birds just love to hang out when you give them a reason to be your friend. Often that reason is food. Spread a few seeds or place them in the feeder and you will have many visitors. They are comical to watch and a real challenge to photograph. So grab the camera, get some sunlight and vitamin D for your body, mind, and soul, and relax to their song and antics.

Roa’s Aviary

Posted: July 19, 2016 in Birds
Tags: Aquatica, Birds, Digital photography, Photographer, Roa's Aviary, Tropical bird

Recently I went on a trip to Aquatica in San Antonio. I had the opportunity to visit Roa’s Aviary within the park which is a tropical oasis filled with beautiful birds. It was a real challenge to get these photos especially with a Samsung phone and little zoom. I always say the equipment is not as important as the person behind it. The following birds are represented Sun Conure, White-Crested Turaco, Superb Starling, Palawan Mynah, Indian Ring Neck Parrot, Guira Cuckoo, Black Naped Fruit Dove, Lady Ross’s Turaco, Crested Coua, Red-Crested Turaco, Guinea Turaco, Laughing Kookabura, Kenyan Crested Guinea Fowl, Greater Blue-eared Starling, Hawaiian Goose, Inca Tern, Roseatte Spoonbill, Northern Red-Billed Hornbill, Plush Crested Jay, Bantam Chicken, Blue-Crowned Pigeon, and one unknown brown bird in trees.

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

Posted: November 30, 2015 in Birds
Tags: Digital photography, Photography, Sapsuckers, Texas Winter Bird, Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

It’s always nice to have a new bird drop by. This is a Canadian visitor. Welcome to Texas Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker!

White Crane on a Lake

Posted: October 4, 2015 in Birds
Tags: Bird, Digital photography, Lake Raven, macro photo, Photography, Texas, White Crane

White Crane on a Lake

2015 Albert Moyer, Jr. Photography

I took this photo while paddling Lake Raven in Huntsville, Texas.

Asian bird in U.S.? Yes, the Nutmeg Mannikin

Posted: September 1, 2015 in Birds
Tags: Asian, Bird, Digital photography, Houston, Nutmeg Milliken, Photography, United States

I see a flock of interesting birds in my feeder. At first, from a distance, I thought them to be migratory sparrows, but the camera revealed something amazing. A Nutmeg Mannikin or Scaly-Breasted Munia. According to Audubon Society they are non-native to the United States. They may be migrating over as new permanent residents or breeding in the wild as pet escapees. Whatever the case, I have new birds eating seed. I caught photos of both the male and female. Exciting yes? Enjoy the photos!