Today outside the library we saw one of these guys, which is fascinating because I don't think I have ever seen one before. It's called a Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus). The cool thing about this is that it is a coastal bird which passes through our area only during migration.
Despite the fact that I'm thrilled to have seen this guy or gal today, I'm sad because my boys just aren't interested anymore. They used to LOVE birdwatching, but today they were bored to death about it. Jacob nearly begged me to move on when I pulled over to get a better look.
"I'm just not interested in this," Alex tells me later at the kitchen table.
"What kind of unusual animal would you be excited to see around here?" I ask.
"A polar bear or an African lion or a pack of wild dogs," he replies with a smile.
Not me. I'm happy with a Semipalmated Plover. I must admit that the photo above was not taken by me, because I don't normally take the camera to the library. Maybe I'll make a point to do so in the future.
That was going to be my question to you, Vicki! I was gonna say what an amazing photo...how'd you take one so well w/out him seeing you?! pretty funny
Posted by: Shelly | October 13, 2007 at 12:36 AM