We took our folding bikes and went to Bentsen State Park which is located right on the border and in the town of Mission yesterday, and had a nice biking hi
ke and watched alot of birds. By the end of our ride the wind had really kicked up and it was getting difficult to get off the bikes and park them while we sat and bird watched - the wind would topple the bikes over. Many Winter Texans out bird watching also. Dave is always interested in what others have in terms of cameras and takes every opportunity to ask what kind of lens, what setting, etc. just so he can hone his skills in picture taking. I think he has done a marvelous job - after all, it's a hobby, not a profession and the
pictures serve as memory keepers for us. Here are some pictures you will enjoy - birds that you will not find anywhere else in the US. The Green Jay and the Altamira Oriole are two of the most colorful birds here and only here in Texas. While we were visiting the park we made sure we took a picture of the International Boundary marker between Mexico and US. And made sure one of our bikes visited Mexico. Did see the Border Patrol driving inside the park where you only see a tram for moving people. This park was closed in July 2010 due to Hurrican Alex. Two lakes further up the Rio Grande River were overflowing from all the rains and Mexico decided
to release both dams within one hour of each other and within 6 hours the park was under 10 feet of water. Some areas are still not open to the public and that is a shame. Here's a picture of our bikes at the border marker. They told us to look out for the bobcats, they were seen that morning wandering around but they are very skittish of people. And javelinas (wild pigs) are roaming also. Didn't see or hear either one.
ke and watched alot of birds. By the end of our ride the wind had really kicked up and it was getting difficult to get off the bikes and park them while we sat and bird watched - the wind would topple the bikes over. Many Winter Texans out bird watching also. Dave is always interested in what others have in terms of cameras and takes every opportunity to ask what kind of lens, what setting, etc. just so he can hone his skills in picture taking. I think he has done a marvelous job - after all, it's a hobby, not a profession and the 
pictures serve as memory keepers for us. Here are some pictures you will enjoy - birds that you will not find anywhere else in the US. The Green Jay and the Altamira Oriole are two of the most colorful birds here and only here in Texas. While we were visiting the park we made sure we took a picture of the International Boundary marker between Mexico and US. And made sure one of our bikes visited Mexico. Did see the Border Patrol driving inside the park where you only see a tram for moving people. This park was closed in July 2010 due to Hurrican Alex. Two lakes further up the Rio Grande River were overflowing from all the rains and Mexico decided
to release both dams within one hour of each other and within 6 hours the park was under 10 feet of water. Some areas are still not open to the public and that is a shame. Here's a picture of our bikes at the border marker. They told us to look out for the bobcats, they were seen that morning wandering around but they are very skittish of people. And javelinas (wild pigs) are roaming also. Didn't see or hear either one.
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