Thursday, April 22, 2010

Adventures in Whooping Crane Hunting


We had visitors this weekend...Visitors from South Dakota. We decided to take them on a little Whooping Crane hunt at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. We hiked the lovely trails, had a delicious picnic and dodged alligator crossings. Despite our best efforts we were unable to spot a Whooper. Rumor has it they have already migrated on...

Heading up to the viewing area to find a Whooper.


Henry and Gary giving it their best efforts.

"I don't see a whooping crane but I do see Nelson."

"Nelson...Turn you binocs around and things will actually look closer."

Picnic time.

Stroll time.

Swing time.

Climb time.

Family time.


"Don't be alarmed but there is something behind you!"

4 comments:

Daniel C. Elliott said...

that last pic is awesome.

Valerie Koop said...

This is the funniest post!!
I was cracking up the entire way through it. Commentary is priceless!

P.S. Loving your bangs.

Marli, Kane, Colter, Bode and Willie Nelson said...

fun guys... Colter is a little jealous i think? Gary and Marie are fun company huh!

Tage Daniel Carrier said...

Love that climb time picture!