Happenings

Image credit Debby Richards

White-winged Dove

Morning Dove

Greater Roadrunner

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Turkey Vulture

Eastern Screech Owl

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Crested Caracara

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Green Jay

Black-crested Titmouse

Verdin

Bewick’s Wren

Long-billed Thrasher

Northern Mockingbird

Lesser Goldfinch

Olive Sparrow

Clay-colored Sparrow

Black-throated Sparrow

Lark Sparrow

White-crowned Sparrow

Vesper Sparrow

Lincoln’s Sparrow

Spotted Towhee

Yellow-breasted Chat

Bullock’s Oriole

Red-winged Blackbird

Brown-headed Cowbird

Orange-crowned Warbler

Nashville Warbler

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We were excited that on Monday, our guest Debby Richards enjoyed her visit to the ranch and the recently opened Raptor Blind at La Lomita Wildlife Photography Ranch. Debby had an amazing day out here! She was thrilled to see a beautiful Grey Fox come out at the Raptor Blind. As a wildlife photographer, she was in her element, snapping pictures and sharing with us. This is such a great way to end a day, surrounded by wildlife with a wonderful photographer friend. 

Species Count Eurasian Collared-Dove 1 Common Ground Dove 2 White-winged Dove 4 Mourning Dove 1 Greater Roadrunner 1 Black-chinned Hummingbird 1 Black Vulture 1 Golden-fronted Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker 1 Crested Caracara 3 White-eyed Vireo 1 Green Jay 12 Black-crested Titmouse 4 Verdin 1 Bewick’s Wren 1 Ca

A couple of images from yesterday out at the ranch. The Wildlife In Focus photography contest is in full swing and I’m really excited about some of the images so far. These two however will not make the final cut so I can share these. The other excitement is that the NEW RAPTOR BLIND is complete and bringing in some Crested Caracaras already.

White-winged Dove 8 Mourning Dove 6 Greater Roadrunner 2 Black-chinned Hummingbird 1 Black Vulture 2 Turkey Vulture 2 Eastern Screech-Owl 1 Golden-fronted Woodpecker 1 Ladder-backed Woodpecker 2 Northern Flicker 2 Crested Caracara 1 Ash-throated Flycatcher 1 Green Jay 20 Black-crested Titmouse 6 Verdin 2 Bewick’s Wren 1

Our photography guest today was Ed Ford from the beautiful state of Delaware !  What a time we had with 30 species identified on the ranch.  His main goal was the fabulous Pyrrhuloxia (Desert Cardinal).  We saw a beautiful little female that came in at the Roadrunner Blind and gave us some lovely shots  but the male was elusive, staying hidden in the brush and calling on this lovely spring morning.  In the afternoon, again a bit elusive, staying hidden.  Toward evening Ed finally got his chance and snapped some awsome pictures of a spectacular male !!  Great job Ed !!!

We recently had the incredible opportunity to be interviewed by Houston wildlife photographer Sai Pathi! In this special feature, Sai highlights our work, our passion for nature, and the unique experience of wildlife photography in South Texas.

Watch the full interview below and get an inside look at our passion for South Texas wildlife.

Species Count Location Observation date # of species White-winged Dove 6 La Lomita Wildlife Photography Ranch 1-Mar-25 32 species Mourning Dove 10 La Lomita Wildlife Photography Ranch 1-Mar-25 32 species Greater Roadrunner 2 La Lomita Wildlife Photography Ranch 1-Mar-25 32 species Sandhill Crane 24 La Lomita Wildlife Photography Ranch 1-Mar-25 32 species Black Vulture 2 La Lomita Wildlife Photography Ranch 1-Mar-25 32 species Red-taile