Nice birds at the beach

Some of you who live in land-locked areas might not get a chance what we see at the Port Aransas beaches.

There's the sandpipers.

And other moderate sized birds.

And of course there are the dreaded seagulls (guaranteed to soil your hat),
always around, even among much larger birds which you'd think would intimidate them!

The big guys can look very regal, as they stand watch form the sandunes.

In any case, there is fun for everyone with these birds around.

But it is at the other side of the island, on the marshy Laguna Madre side, where you get really close and personal with these guys.

Some might just fly on to the railing of the walkway, a few feet from you,

and keep an eye out for a tasty fish
till he flies off and and choses a spot to wait for his meal.

But takes a few quiet moments to preen himself.

No matter what size, they are all interesting to watch.