I saw a bird, as we drove over the Fox river. I thought, "Pelican." Then I thought, "Naw. Pelicans are salt-water birds. There aren't any pelicans this far inland, in the Midwest." But it bugged me. So I checked.
Turns out there's a species of fresh-water pelican -- American White Pelican. Not only that, I found a Wisconsin DNR page about the population of American White Pelican living in Green Bay. So, I accidentally added a "life bird" to my non-existent list.
I might take the car tomorrow, after Nicole is passed-out recovering from her race. I understand there's a excellent chance I can see more at Voyageur's Park, a few minutes from here. That would be crossing something of a line, though. I've never gone somewhere to see a bird. Not even a brief trip. Traveling to see a bird could be considered the mark of a serious birder. Besides, I left my good binoculars at home . . .
Turns out there's a species of fresh-water pelican -- American White Pelican. Not only that, I found a Wisconsin DNR page about the population of American White Pelican living in Green Bay. So, I accidentally added a "life bird" to my non-existent list.
I might take the car tomorrow, after Nicole is passed-out recovering from her race. I understand there's a excellent chance I can see more at Voyageur's Park, a few minutes from here. That would be crossing something of a line, though. I've never gone somewhere to see a bird. Not even a brief trip. Traveling to see a bird could be considered the mark of a serious birder. Besides, I left my good binoculars at home . . .
