Richard Moore Outdoor Report: Vanishing Wetlands

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Ephemeral wetlands are vanishing throughout South Texas wildlands as an opportunistic coyote prowls twilight waters for prey.  Dawn breaking reveals terns swarming shallows for stranded aquatic fare, while the morning highlights scores of shorebirds probing fading pools in a moveable feast.  Nearby, a reddish egret expertly snares diminutive piscine treats swirling amidst its mirror reflection in receding waters. Every waning wetland hosts its retinue, and myriad [...]