Haiku

We are parked next to the highway in Big Bend National Park, about 2 miles west of Panther Junction (gooooo Panthers!), because it's one of the only pockets of cell signal we found in 50 miles. Here's a quick update on our progress, and a poem.

Yesterday's challenge was locating a Colima Warbler. The Colima Warbler is possibly the most physically exhausting bird to find, as you must hike at least 3 miles up a steep rocky trail, gaining as much as 2000 feet of elevation, to reach its habitat. And, the only place in the United States that the bird can be found is in Big Bend, so it also requires a several hour drive from the closest big cities.

Fortunately, we found the warbler, signing his little heart out while plucking bugs from the leaves of an oak tree. While we didn't see a second bird come join him, we thought his song was sexy enough to merit the attention of a day, and we wish him well in his romantic endevours.

On the way down, inspired by our recent Texas experience, I composed this, just for you:

I hate mosquitoes
Blood suckers leave itchy welts
Die, mosquitoes, die

One more night here, then off to Arizona!
Me