This year seems to be accelerating as we get closer to the end. I probably sound like a broken record by now – although technically more like that annoying scratch in the licorice pizza that keeps skipping the needle back about three grooves. I am sure that analogy is lost on today’s generation along with the whole “concept” album where you need to keep focus for 40 minutes to take in the progression of songs. Getting way off track here “kaachuuuuunnnk” (see what I did there, threw in a throwback to the 8-track ha). Back on needle point, I can’t believe it is the last day of November. Less than a month to get through family gatherings, Intrigued staff performance reviews and pack for the trip south. The good news is, I am finally digging into all the captures during our January trip to Texas. Filling up the queues for upcoming posts (including topic fodder during our travels). Between Brad and I, we have plenty of adventures to keep you entertained well into next year and we will be constantly adding from all the new field work in the plans.
To help set the mood, thought I would feature one of those birds found back in January, New Year’s Day to be exact.

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