We set out to Havre and had much success. We had 9 GPS points to find, neither of us had been to all of them so after a quick eat and stop at walmart. We started out on these dirt roads with a map and the points. I was the navigator and Josey the driver (she is a great driver - trust her completley). We saw about 6 people out there. These point were about a hours drive in between each one. We found the first one and were feeling pretty good about ourselfs. We got to the last point by sunset, 5 miles from Canada. Slept longways in the truck, woke up at sunrise, got out of the truck and began our point counts. First thing we see is Northern Harrier chasing a coyote that's chasing something - good morning Montana. We got done at 11:30, drove the 3.5 hrs back to Glasgow - pretty dirty and tired by this point. At 7 we help set up mist nets for bird banding in the morning. Saturday is another 5am wake up. We band about 24 birds lots of house wrens, least flycatchers, a warbling viero, downy woodpecker, black capped chicadee - some others. Josey and I sleep that afternoon, wake about 4pm and head over to the Bonnie City Blues and Brews Fest. Basically ribs, shrimp, music, and a bunch of Montana micro brewerys. Woke up a little hungover this morning. Monday we get our first aid training.
Cotton tail, was very close and didnt move
Cotton tail, was very close and didnt move
I cant tell you how these sunsets make you feel, extremly humbling, very beautiful and peacfull.
Josey at the Milk River
Those might be the Rockies
Sunrise Thursday morning
Miss Josey
Hi girlie! I love your posts! Your mother and I are reading some pretty cool stuff there. So, I bet there is a whole new meaning to how to use the bathroom out there? eh? Hope this finds you well! I love you!
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sounds like a great time out there! your work is interesting and varied. I feel the peace you talk about looking at the sunset photo. you and Josey are working hard-good teamwork!
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