Gulf Coast Bird Observatory is continuing to survey for non-breeding shorebirds along the Upper Texas Coast this season. Our current research intern, Kenlynn Volz, and I monitor Matagorda Beach, Bryan Beach, Quintana Beach, Surfside Beach, and Follet’s Island from the beginning of August to the end of March. Our target species are Piping Plover, Snowy […]

Dealing With The Ever-Changing Winter Tides Greetings from the island everyone. I hope that all of you are doing well and having a great 2022 new year. I mean let’s be honest, at some point, hopefully soon, the tide has to turn and the flow of good fortune will be bestowed upon all of us, […]

“The young people of today are utterly dissolute and disorderly,” fumed grumpy old Martin Luther in the sixteen century. The philosopher Plato agreed – “the youth are rebellious, pleasure-seeking, and irresponsible! They have no respect for their elders.” Socrates complained, “Children now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority. They show disrespect for […]

Being Thankful And Blessed For Island Life Greetings from the island everyone. I hope that all of you are doing well and had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends, and have plans for an even more wonderful time celebrating Christmas next week! Corky and I brought back lots of leftovers from our Thanksgiving with […]

A  couple years back I wrote about my personal favorite films set during Christmas so for some holiday cheer and a break from the usual more reflective or serious fare I thought I would do the same for the sounds of the season and write a short list of my favorite Christmas songs. I will […]