[MDB8]

While driving down Highway 1 in Northern California, I noticed an easy pullout and stopped. Got out of my car, stretched my legs and walked up over a sand berm - and encountered a picnic on the beach. First time I've seen these birds on the ground.

[revs]

cool shot Mike
are we going to getting a trip report any time soon? and did you make it to Texas?

[MDB8]

Paul, I wasn't sure if anyone would be interested in a trip report.

I did travel down the Rio Grande to South Padre Island. I was contemplating driving up to High Island, but a storm blew in and I didn't want to spend $200/night for a room to look out at the heavy rain, so I just started back. 960 km later I had outflanked the storim, but was still in Texas. It is a BIG state.

11,466 kim total disitance.

Of course storms are likely to bring about Warbler fallouts, but there was no assurance that the storms would end soon. Some Warblers did appear at the Convention Center on South Padre Island. Lots of Orioles too.

I haven't really started to edit the 114 GB of photos I returned with.

[birdergirl]

Cool shot. I would be super interested in your report!

Cheers,

Mel

[nealdoan]

Neat photo. Will look for more from your trip. Cheers.

[SueCoastalObserver]

What a thrill to find this crew when you peeked over the sand berm! Can't wait to see what else you found on your journey.

[featherweight]

Nice find Mike, I would love to hear your trip report & see photos as well.

[revs]

Paul, I wasn't sure if anyone would be interested in a trip report.

I did travel down the Rio Grande to South Padre Island. I was contemplating driving up to High Island, but a storm blew in and I didn't want to spend $200/night for a room to look out at the heavy rain, so I just started back. 960 km later I had outflanked the storim, but was still in Texas. It is a BIG state.

11,466 kim total disitance.

Of course storms are likely to bring about Warbler fallouts, but there was no assurance that the storms would end soon. Some Warblers did appear at the Convention Center on South Padre Island. Lots of Orioles too.

I haven't really started to edit the 114 GB of photos I returned with.

Mike, i like the way you write, always entertaining, would love to read your report sir