Last Saturday was our annual birding "Big Day." Big Day involves getting together with birder-friends at the crack of dawn (for those in the early car), and driving all over the county, spotting as many different bird species as possible. Lots of coffee, on the fly calls, licorice and gummy worms, and a strategic hunt throughout the Valley. For those in the slower paced group, the day starts a bit later, might include a nap or some ice cream somewhere along the way, and unfolds at a bit more leisurely pace. Regardless of starting times, we all meet at Signal Mountain Lodge for dinner and it's a great way to enjoy what Spring presents each year. This year, our friends Dave and Emmy brought little Molly (7 months) down from Cody to join us - it was great to see them and to see what's to come for Maddie! It was one of the first truly warm days in the Valley, and we all went home a bit pink and burned, but saw some amazing birds and wildlife, and passed the day with good friends. For the record... 106 species were counted by The A Team, and more collectively!
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