Old friends, familiar places. Today we began the long journey south around the Gulf of Mexico (America) – heading for the Rio Grande. Our first stop was Bolivar Flats where, on previous visits, we’d seen some pretty good birds. Today was no exception with a good selection of waders, gulls and terns. Wilson’s, Piping and Snowy Plover never fail to impress, as did the large group of roosting Black Tern. Once across the ferry to Galveston we called in at Corp Wood but that really was a struggle – very few birds indeed. Time spent around Magic Carpet Golf and the go-cart track failed to produced the hoped for Yellow-headed Caracara. An early check-in, quick siesta, and we were off again to explore a new site, Dos Vacas Muertas – which was excellent. A group of two dozen Indigo Bunting held a single, scarcer, Blue Grosbeak and there was a reasonable selection of warblers, flycatchers, vireos and orioles. On the beach heading for our hotel a dark backed gull turned out to be Lesser Black-backed Gull. A steadier day re-visiting old haunts but also exploring some new sites. We’re definitely getting into the swing of things.