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Trio of White Pelicans on Water by @DebraMartz
Photographed at Leonabelle in Port Aransas, Texas.
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Three white pelicans gracefully swim in a line across the water, their reflections visible below them. The blue hue of the water contrasts with their white feathers. Photography by Debra Martz
November 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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"Surprised by a Great Blue Heron" @DebraMartz
As I was leaving the Leonabelle boardwalk, I heard wings swishing behind me. I turned just in time to see this beauty land.

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A great blue heron stands gracefully on a wooden railing beside a serene body of water. The background features a lush, green landscape under a clear blue sky. Photography by Debra Martz
November 8, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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"Groove-billed Ani Port Aransas Texas" by @DebraMartz
I was surprised when several of these Anis landed close to me on the nature trail. They departed just as quickly!
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A black bird perches on slender bamboo stalks, blending beautifully with the natural surroundings. The golden hue of the bamboo contrasts with the bird's dark feathers. Photography by Debra Martz
November 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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American White Pelican Landing at Leonabelle by@DebraMartz
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A pelican with wings spread wide gracefully descends onto a shimmering lake surface. The setting sun casts a warm reflection on the water. ©Debra Martz
November 1, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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Tricolored Heron Angel Wings by ©Debra Martz
I captured this image of the heron from the Leonabelle boardwalk in Port Aransas, Texas. When they spread their wings, it reminds me of an angel's wings. debramartz.com/featured/tri...
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Heron wading in shallow water spreads its wings wide, balanced over ripples and forming a near-symmetrical reflection. Photography ©Debra Martz
November 3, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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"Close-up of a Laughing Gull"
This gull was not bothered at all by my presence as I walked the boardwalk over the wetlands of Leonabelle in Port Aransas, Texas, in October.

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A seagull stands against a blurred background, showcasing its detailed plumage. The close-up highlights the bird's natural beauty and lively expression. Photography by Debra MartzA seagull stands against a blurred background, showcasing its detailed plumage. The close-up highlights the bird's natural beauty and lively expression. Photography by Debra Martz
October 26, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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At Leonabelle in Port Aransas, Texas, I quietly watched birds arrive with early morning light. As the wetlands filled, I focused on this one pelican coming in to land.

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A pelican gracefully flies low over a calm body of water. Lush greenery provides a serene backdrop against the bright, open sky. Photography by Debra Martz
October 25, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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"Pipevine Swallowtail"
I saw a number of these beauties in mid-April in Port Aransas, Texas. I was at Leonabelle to bird watch, but could hardly turn my back on these stunning butterflies!
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Dark swallowtail butterfly with iridescent blue-green and orange spots nectaring on a spike of vibrant purple salvia flowers, wings partially open against a soft, blurred green background. ©Debra Martz
October 20, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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New guide: birding the Texas Coastal Bend.

About 540 Whooping Cranes, the last wild flock, winter at Aransas NWR. The first ones arrive this month.

Also: a free spoonbill boardwalk and a hawk watch that once topped a million raptors.

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Texas Gulf Coast Birding: 3 Coastal Bend Trails for Cranes, Spoonbills, and Hawks
Aransas NWR, the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, and Hazel Bazemore Park: the three best birding stops on the Texas Coastal Bend, with eBird species counts, trail distances, and when the Whooping ...
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October 8, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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This was at the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center. To give you perspective on this place, in Virginia we may see two or three great egrets in a single day, and count ourselves lucky. Here there were hundreds! And snowy egrets, American white pelicans, every type of heron, roseate spoonbills, etc!
October 2, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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Today's #BirdoftheDay theme is #Seabirds, any bird found by the sea or coast.
I photographed these American Avocets through a telescope looking off the boardwalk at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center in Port Aransas Tx, spring of 2025.
September 27, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Subject of the Day: Things with Wings
Tricolored Heron Angel Wings
I created this photopainting from my original photograph. When Tricolored Herons spread their wings, whether landing or searching for food, it reminds me of glorious angel wings.
This photopainting was created from my original photograph. I captured this heron from the Leonabelle boardwalk in Port Aransas, Texas. When they spread their wings, whether landing or searching for food, it reminds me of glorious angel wings. ©Debra Martz
September 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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American White Pelicans - Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, Port Arnasas, Texas #birdoftheday #sittingonwater
September 6, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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A trip to Leonabelle in Port Aransas, TX, always delights. Today, dozens of American White Pelicans were gliding, diving for fish, and resting along the water. debramartz.com/featured/the... @DebraMartz #AmericanWhitePelican #birdwatching #BirdLovers
American white pelican gliding on green-reflective water, shown in close-up with bright yellow-orange bill, yellow facial patch, and smooth white plumage in a calm wetland portrait. Copyright Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
August 27, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Long-billed Dowitcher (LBDO)
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
Port Aransas, Texas
January 15, 2026
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Long-billed Dowitcher
March 30, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Black-necked Stilt (BNST)
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
Port Aransas, Texas
January 15, 2026
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Black-necked Stilt
March 30, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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Green-winged Teal (GWTE)
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
Port Aransas, Texas
January 15, 2026
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Green-winged Teal
March 30, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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Clapper Rail (CLRA)
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
Port Aransas, Texas
January 15, 2026
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Clapper Rail
March 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Northern Shoveler (NOSH)
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
Port Aransas, Texas
January 15, 2026
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Northern Shoveler
March 27, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Northern Shoveler (NOSH)
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
Port Aransas, Texas
January 15, 2026
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Northern Shoveler
March 27, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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Cinnamon teal at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, TX. #birds #nature #photography
December 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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American white pelican at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, TX. #birds #nature #photography
December 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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American white pelican at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, TX. #birds #photography #nature
December 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Cinnamon teal. Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center in Corpus Christi, TX. #birds
March 31, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Ring-billed gull at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center in Corpus Christi, TX. #birds
March 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM