Showing posts with label South-Barker-Cypress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label South-Barker-Cypress. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Bird-watching in George Bush Park in April


Common species among the large birds: Great White Egret, Snowy Egret, Ibis, Night Heron, Tricolored Heron, Great Blue Heron, Little Blue Heron, and an occasional Spoonbill.

Great white egret with long yellow bill on the edge of
the woods 
 Ibisis foraging in a rain-drenched field

Great White Egret on the water's edge 


White egret landing - Spoonbill on the edge of the water 



Sunday, April 19, 2015

Duck pond in George Bush Park South



No Swimming or Wading sign, bu it only
applies to human park visitors 

Duck-crossing ahead warning sign on S. Barker-Cypress 
Duck Pond in George Bush Park - South
East or S Barker-Cypress Road 

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Early signs that Spring is upon us - in mid-February


Meadow on the banks of Buffalo Bayou in February (2/21/2013 photos)


Tiny flowers sprouting on field near lake in Southern part of Barker Reservoir / Bush Park

Friday, January 25, 2013

Playground at George Bush Park (South Barker Cypress Blvd)

George Bush Park signage with blooming shrub in July (2014 pic)

Playground equipment at George Bush Park South of Westheimer Parkway
Kites stuck in solitary tree on the open prairie land East of playground and pavilions
Pavilions available for  family gatherings and fiestas
by reservation