Where was John?

He was in Portal AZ, our favorite town, and there is no cell coverage, at least not for his cheapo phone. There was a snowstorm but he still got some cool birds, the usual hummingbirds, Juniper Titmouse, Mexican Jay and Townsend's Solitaire and others. The trogan will have to wait until John returns.

My sister lives in Gunnison, CO so John hopes to see the Gunnison Sage Grouse at a lek near there EARLY April 4th. He is booked to see the Lesser Prairie Chicken EARLY April 5th at a BandB in SE Colorado, Arena Dust Tours. I had better check the maps to see how far  he has to drive on the 4th. I think this year should do in his rattletrap car. I sure hope so!

Right now, he is heading for Carlsbad Caverns and then our daughter's home in Austin, TX to do laundry. After that he will try AGAIN for the becard. Third time's the charm?