Last Post from GWRVR … For Now

Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Gulf Waters RV Resort — Port Aransas, Texas
Temps: Hi 54F (12C) / LO 47F (8C)

Winter has arrived in Port Aransas — earlier than usual … or so we’ve been told.  So we’re leaving!  Actually, the weather has nothing to do with our departure; the timing just worked out that way.

Despite the sudden change in weather over this past week, our pond continues to be frequented by birds and waterfowl.  I thought I’d share a couple of images of them before we leave the Port Aransas area.

Great Blue Heron

Cormorant

Grackle

Damselflies

Ducks – that’s about all I can say about them — I thought perhaps redheads, but …

… the coloring is off.  So, if anyone can help with the ID; please leave a comment.

Tomorrow, we take the Phaeton to have her tires inspected at a truck shop in Corpus Christi, and then she goes into storage while we take off to gallivant around the world.

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  1. Travels with EmmaNovember 18, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Female lesser scaup?

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    1. ErinNovember 18, 2014 at 7:05 PM

      Possibly ... except for everything I've found on the female says there is a distinctive white patch at the base of the bill ... some of the ducks in the group photo do have a light colored patch; some don't.

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  2. RuthNovember 18, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    Lovely pics of the birds. Sorry can't help you out with IDing the ducks! Have fun on you travels and stay safe.

    www.travelwithkevinandruth.com

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  3. SherryNovember 18, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    You are skipping out just in time. Hope you'll be gone all winter. With this sort of a start more than a month before the official date, It looks to be a doozie! Safe travels.

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  4. Chuck and Anneke's RV travelsNovember 18, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    Cold weather seems to be as good an excuse as any to head to parts unknown, but then who needs an excuse:) Have a great trip:)

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  5. Steve and Karen November 18, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    Safe travels to you and Mui on your coming adventures.

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  6. Paul and Marti DahlNovember 18, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    You have quite the wanderlust! No grass will ever grow under your feet, that's for sure! ;c)

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  7. where's weaverNovember 18, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    Awesome photos.

    Have a safe trip. Enjoy and make lots of memories.

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  8. TravelBug-SusanNovember 18, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    Have a wonderful trip!! We'll be looking forward to more great stories.

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  9. Rick and Kathy RousseauNovember 18, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    Let us know what kind of fun you're having.
    Be Safe and enjoy!

    It's about time.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 18, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    Have a safe trip and enjoy your travels. Will be here waiting for all your travel adventures.

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  11. Faye N DaveNovember 19, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    Safe travels, so glad we got to say hi at least before you left. Enjoy...

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    1. ErinNovember 19, 2014 at 7:46 AM

      Thanks; met our goal of a 7:30a departure ... about to make the turn off SH361 towards CC.

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  12. John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)November 21, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    Love your photos of the all the birds:)

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  13. TerriFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    The ducks are Goldeneyes

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