The Texas Department of Transportation has created a "mini-oasis"
at the Falfurrias rest area on Route 281 in southern Texas.
A spray of water from a hose is collected and channeled to form a small
marshy habitat.
In the rocks at the edge of this habitat is a small, shallow pool
which attracts birds to bathe and drink.
The photo sequence below shows a male Summer Tanager enjoying the pool:
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1. The sequence begins with a male Summer Tanager cautiously approaching the pool... |
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2. He wades into the pool, takes a last look around, and then... |
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3. On a hot afternoon, there is nothing better than a cool, refreshing splash... |
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4. "Now all I need is a towel!" |