Ink’s Lake Sightings

Posted on March 12, 2014 by EagleAye

Here are some shots from a recent trip to Ink’s Lake in the Texas Hill Country.

Mallard and Female
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Texas Spiny Lizard
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Eared Grebe (Winter Plumage)
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Mallard and Female again.
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Mallard
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Pied-Billed Grebe with American Coot on the left.
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16 Responses to Ink’s Lake Sightings

  1. Robin says:
    March 12, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    These are some great wildlife shots. I have been trying to take photos of birds, some with more success than others. The last mallard couple I tried to photograph both stuck their heads in the water. I thinking the were laughing underwater 🙂

    The lizard almost blends in with his surroundings.

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    • EagleAye says:
      March 12, 2014 at 9:46 PM

      Thank you, Robin! Getting shots of birds is very tough. I took 187 pictures today, and only posted the best 6. *whew* It’s difficult but fun, and it’s a great excuse to get out and breathe “real” air. I think if the ducks were laughing you’d see air bubbles. 😉 When ducks do this, then they are called “Dabbling Ducks.” It’s a certain kind of feeding style. Others are Diving Ducks. The Eared Grebe is one of them. I only got this pic after three dives and a total wait of 20 minutes. Tricky getting a pic of divers, but still fun. Thanks for stopping in! 🙂

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  2. Shey says:
    March 12, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    Great set of shots EA!

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  3. susielindau says:
    March 12, 2014 at 11:25 PM

    Lots of wonderful signs of spring!! Gorgeous photos!

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  4. Phil says:
    March 13, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Good to see Pied-billed Grebe next to Coot for size comparison purposes.Pied-billed occasionally turn up in Britain and I’m just hoping one day to find one ona local patch.

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  5. Sallie (FullTime-Life) says:
    March 13, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    I adore grebes and you got great shots of them… also the colorful mallards. We stayed in beautiful Texas Hill Country a couple of times when we were full-time RVers…beautiful country..

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    • EagleAye says:
      March 13, 2014 at 7:36 PM

      It’s a bird-watchers paradise. Lots of different birds there. There were tons of RVers there at Ink’s Lake. I guess it’s a popular destination. Thanks for stopping in!

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  6. julie says:
    March 14, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    You have become quite the ornathologist. nicely done.

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  7. Shey says:
    March 18, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    Such a relaxing place and fantastic sightings!

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