
....it's not all about birds and birding. I do take photos of other critters, I just don't post them often. But, today since I have nothing of importance to share, I thought I'd put up some of my "other passions" besided flowers and birds. Ready? Set? Go.......One morning, walking the jetty in Port Aransas, I had to ask the two gentlemen fishermen just what this species of fish was. I had never seen a fish with yellow tail and fins. They gladly informed me it was a "Jack Fish"...Crevalle jack. I guess - once I got home, and researched them, they must be good to eat. Lucky Catch!!!

Here....lizard, lizard, lizard! Actually, it was teasing Isaiah. If the patio door glass wasn't in his way he'd consumed some lizard sushi no doubt. And I'd be cleaning up gato vomito!!

Next up was a drive along the dunes to reach Padre Island National Seashore Federal Park. When I arrived at the park's cotillion and parking lot, several deer were foraging for their morning meal. A couple stopped to watch me watch them!! So much beauty and tranquility early in the morning with these special critters and the nearby sea.


Of course, I'm on the look-out for birds during all this "other photography". At a pond, in search of waterfowl, in nearby Flour Bluff Texas [a suburb of Corpus], a couple of cattle were vying for the rights of territory or perhaps a female closeby? I really don't know. I focused on the two rivals mostly! After minutes of jousting the superiorities they both gave up and went back to grazing like nothing out of the ordinary just ocurred. It was like T-t-t-t-h-at's ALL folks.
...to be continued
I am impressed that you captured a real cattle fight! I have never heard of this fish!
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DeleteI've never heard of that fish before. You sure do see a lot of different critters. Those are pretty cool pictures of the cattle fight.
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ReplyDeleteThe fish looks huge, I would thinking the men were happy with their catch. Love the cute Lizard, deer and the bulls fighting is a neat sighting. Great photos. Take care, enjoy your day!
Anni, what a great variety of photographs you shared today! The lizard reminded me of living in Florida because lizards/chameleons are plentiful. My two cats would go crazy for them if they ever got into my apartment, which is why I would try to catch them and place them outside before my cats turned them into lizard stew. LOL!
ReplyDeleteOUTSTANDING action captures of the cattle jousting.
Have an awesome Tuesday, my friend!
Isaiah has a cockroach fetish ...I don't
Deletelove your mini komoto dragon. Bob and the fisherman here throw those Jacks back in, he says they are Junk Fish, fishy taste and a gazillion bones. no way to filet without bones. he said they are fun to catch and release. my favorite today is the last one of the two cows in the water. silly guys, just like humans. I am the opposite of you. when in the wilds I look for 4 legged critters and sometimes stumble on birds. Diane and I did good together, she looked up for birds, I looked down and around. we pointed out to the other what we would have missed
ReplyDeleteI would expect fish to have a fishy taste. I guess it's to each their own.
DeleteLots of variety today. I feel the same way you do about deer. They are serene and calm-looking, and they often make me feel that way when I observe them.
ReplyDeleteOh yes... they calm a soul.
DeleteHave eaten a few yellow Jack in my day and they are quite good.
ReplyDeleteLoved the head to head cow fight. Been around cows a lot but have never caught that action.
Had to laugh at Gato Vomito. Sounds much classier in Spanish.
It's much better said, than seen. Spanish or not.🤮
DeleteWOW Anni what a great post full of sightings. Fishy fishy on the hook will make a tasty meal.
ReplyDeleteThe bulls were impressive.
Hugs Cecilia
I'm beginning to think it was just a test run on fighting. They look young.
DeleteGood pictures to see here! I especially like the last one of the splashing bulls. Wonder if the Jack fish is the same as what we call here the Yellowtail.
ReplyDeleteWho knows...I'm not much on fish info
DeleteWho knew cattle could be so aggressive! That is one big fish and it will make a yummy fish dinner.
ReplyDeleteI read where it's good to eat.
DeleteLove the cattle, jousting for a bit, and then just going to eat.... LOL Humans should try this...
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Humans would probably take it a step further these days.
DeleteI've not seen a Jack Fish before. Pretty neat that it has a yellow tail and fins!!
ReplyDeleteIt was a first for me.
DeleteI have never heard of a Jack Fish before, and now I know. The lizard is cute but I’m glad you kept the door closed ;) Those deer are cute too! I miss seeing them, there haven’t been a lot around lately. Great action shots on the cattle. They look like they could do some damage with those horns.
ReplyDeleteYa, those horns can be lethal
DeleteInteresting pictures. That is too funny about the cattle. You hVE TO WONDER WHAT CAUSED THEM TO JUST WALK AWAY FROM A DISPUTE. IF THAT’S WHAT IT WAS.
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DeleteYou were given the perfect opportunity to capture this joust and you capitalized on it!
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DeleteMy...the things you see!! Like "Arkansas Patti," I've been around cattle all my life but have never seen a bullfight (well...other than Spain)... Perhaps it is because, usually, in these parts at least, there is only one bull in a herd. ~Robin~ (TheCrankyCrow)
ReplyDeleteMaybe it was just "play"...I'll never know.
DeleteYou had good timing to catch those cows fighting! I enjoyed your critter pics today!
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DeleteAnni I love them all. I have heard of Jack fish but don't think I have ever tasted it. Great capture.
ReplyDeleteWow, that lizard is huge..good thing the door was closed for both of your sakes.
Love the jousting cattle too.
About the most excitement coming our way today is doing some grocery shopping...I can hardly wait.
I hope that was meant to be sarcastic...I dread going grocery shopping!
DeleteAbsolutely sarcastic..(:0) One good thing though, I found a dress for my Granddaughter's wedding in 2 weeks. Now I am so relieved ...now on to other things...
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DeleteIt was in spam...crazy blogger.
ReplyDeleteThere has been a lot of spam here too!
Deletemy kind of pictures, love them, I love to fish
ReplyDeleteYou'd love it down here...fishing is a big sport!
DeleteDon't you wish 'anonymous' commenters would at least sign if not their name then a nickname?
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your pictures. On the one and only fishing expedition I ever went on I caught a couple of Jack fish but they were smaller than the one you photographed and mine didn't have a yellow tail.
This is the first I've ever seen with yellow in all my 70+ years. Yes, it'd be nice to know who's commenting.
DeleteI have heard of Jack fish but never looked them up...you get to see a lot in your morning search for birds.
ReplyDeleteI try to not miss much 😊
DeleteNever heard of Jack Fish before but I bet they taste good! Love all your pictures. I can just imagine the peaceful time watching those beautiful deer! Funny about the cows.
ReplyDeleteSo peaceful...always, for some reason.
DeleteThe fish looks really good sized. I'm not much a fish eater, other than tuna salad or fish and chips, but was about to look up how to make fish taco's for dinner. It's Cinco de Mayo, so...we'll see how it goes. The lizard gives me the willies. Lizards and snakes and anything that slithers is not for me! Nice pictures of the deer and the cattle fight...wow. Talk about being at the right place at the right time. You got a great photo!
ReplyDeleteHad fish tacos once when we were in San Diego CA...never again!! And I don't mind lizards, but snakes?!! I hate 'em.
DeleteBeautiful photos. Regine
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