Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Got My New Wheels, January 03
I picked up my new car from Kings Dodge this afternoon and promptly drove for some birding on the way home. I visited Grand Valley near Camp Dennison, where I added waterfowl and other land birds Northern Flicker, Bufflehead, Pied-billed Grebe, American Coot, Hairy Woodpecker, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Ruddy Duck and Lesser Scaup. Then I stopped by nearby Kelly Nature Preserve near Miamiville and added Belted Kingfisher and Downy Woodpecker. There was enough daylight left to stop at Armeleder Park again where I added Common Grackle and Yellow-rumped Warbler. All of these locations are within about 15 minutes of my house. For the past 5-10 years, I have been doing a January list to try to see 100 species in Ohio in January. That's why I know what to expect at these locations. At the end of the day to total is 45 species for maybe 5 hours of birding at most. I have temporary plates so I need to get the title back and insurance papers before driving too far from here. The temporary plates expire the end of January.
How great it must've been to drive your new car right out of the shop, no? How was the performance? I hope it matched, if not exceeded your expectations. Take care of it so it would serve you for a long time. Congratulations and good luck!
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