“All men would be tyrants if they could.” – Daniel Defoe One of the special treats we enjoyed when living in Texas was the year around presence of Scissor-tailed Flycatchers. Their graceful flight, efficient hunting technique, subtle plumage and courtship displays were highlights of many field trips. We miss them. Winter migration brings us gifts of a diverse selection of birds we would not otherwise be able to observe here in sub-tropical… Read More