Sorry for the blog neglect. Just know that I finished Arizona with 171 species, putting me at 321st place in the ABA area for this year at the time of writing. So many memorable encounters with some of my favorite birds. I'd have to choose the pursuit of Elf Owls at Madera Canyon as my favorite.
I'm now in a dormitory-style lodge that's part of the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle, a historically significant basilica in the area. The hallways are wide open and severe. The sound of footsteps in the corridors reminds me of the church I went to Boy Scout meetings in. My neighbors consist of clergymen and pilgrims visiting for Easter Sunday Mass tomorrow. All glory to God. I'm not in another Motel 6.
Earlier in the day en route to the Rio Grande Valley, I checked out Mitchell Lake in San Antonio for several hours, first walking the dried out pond and then car-birding a number of basins in the wetlands. It felt like the sky would open up any minute, but I managed to spot a number of lifers.
Spending a few days here trying to make it to most of the classic Hidalgo and Cameron county spots.
LIFE LIST: damn im at 353
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