Driving Cross Texas…
Today was another extremely long day that started with a 10 hour drive pretty much all the way across Texas. I knew it was a big state but driving it in a day is no small feet and I didn’t even go the full way to El Paso! It was nice to see more of the state even if it was at 75 mph. My overall impression was hot, flat, and very dry. My biggest surprise was the hundreds upon hundreds of windmills near Abilene. Quite an impressive couple wind farms!
I am staying at Oasis State Park just outside of Portales, New Mexico (Home to 12,000 friendly people and 3 or 4 old grouches, according to the sign when you enter town). The park is named for a waterhole that is in an otherwise very dry landscape. At the moment the waterhole is nothing but a big dusty pit which is a bit ironic. It’s nice to once again be in a different area with different birds. Last night I had to rush out and buy a field guide for the western US which was sort of exciting. I picked up another four new birds today, Lark Bunting, Lark Sparrow, Ash-throated Flycatcher, and the stunning Bullock’s Oriole. None would cooperate for a photograph but hopefully the morning will be better.
