We took an early morning drive -7:30ish, first through the neighborhood up and down, round and round. Then a stop at Walgreens. THEN down a road towards what has been described as pastoral. 10 or 15 miles and we were near the Metro park. We have trees, but that is absurd! Further and further.
Suddenly a red-winged blackbird flew past us. First one I have seen in years. Made the excursion worth the few dollars in gas.
Next week the hunt will continue!
