On Monday, we did some recon of the local area. There are quite a few nature preserves and the like around here. This broke up our usual routine of pool in the morning, resting at high sun, and then beach from 3-6pm or so, interleaving some exploration time.
We first stopped in at University of Texas Marine Science Institute and traversed the grounds. Some interesting plant life, but not many birds other than the ubiquitous (here, at least) pelicans. Boy, was it hot. And quite humid, but I think that's just the norm here.
The Leanobelle Turnbull Birding Center was our next stop. Still hot. Not many birds out, but did spot a few herons/egrets. Spotted these two odd looking gators wandering around too...
