birding

It's been an interesting week for pelican spotting. It all started Monday when on my way to work, I saw flocks of white pelicans circling over Paynes Prairie and coming in for a landing. They've been there ever since. It's of enough interest to the US Fish & Wildlife Service that they have spotters on hand with telemetry equipment mounted atop their trucks. So if you're never seen a white pelican, get to Paynes Prairie along US 441 before they depart! They're snowbirds, down for the season, and perhaps decided this year that the prairie would be their best destination.

Starting today and through the 19th lots of bird lovers, birdwatchers and birders will be identifying and counting birds in their backyards.  I will be out there with coffee in one hand and a pair of binoculars in the other.  There are other bird counts that take place throughout the year but what could be easier than having your morning coffee outside and seeing what Mother Nature sends your way.  Check the website to see what others have seen in your area and other neighborhoods.