Day 4 Texas trip

Feb 28th
Woke up to a chorus of songbirds.  At least a few that we didn't recognize.   Went for a cool walk, but it felt like spring to us.  This state park is a gem.   Would love to stay.   Offered to pay for our site, but they didn't charge us.

Bathhouse was pretty posh.

cypress swamp

Drove along the Gulf coast on Rt 82.   Stopped at Cameron Plains NWR to walk and drive.  Lots of birds, nice boardwalk and visitor center.

Alligator relaxing

This 'RV' pulled in behind us

Roseate Spoonbills 

We crossed into Texas at Port Arthur...   from the natural to the industrial.   Our plan to camp at Sea Rim SP was cancelled due the apparent destruction of some past hurricane.  Beyond the fact that there was a porta Jon available, there were no other amenities.   Back up the road to a motel.  69 species for the day.

Refineries in Port Arthur.... necessary to our venture.

Other old derelicks

Harvesting clams????  Farming takes many forms.