South Rim, Big Bend Day 8 part 2

Howdee all,

We made it to South Rim and Awesome views..a bit hazy, but still very nice.  We rested for a bit at the top and had lunch

All the while breathing in the views.. and fresh air..

  We were not alone, this fella, Rufous-crowned sparrow?, was foraging around the rim..guess it was not afraid of heights.

We headed back down and took Boot Canyon to the Pinnacle trail

Still looking and listening for the Colima warbler.We did see two deer, who didn't seem bothered by our presence. Allot of the wooded walk down reminded me of woodland walks in CT. Except for views like this..

The BootI dedicate these Boot photos to my Boot Lovin Twitter friends    You know who you are..  Goodbye Boot!The hike down was a bit tough on the knees..    though, mine didn't complain until the day after..

   Getting closer…we are headed to the valley below, at this point I am dreaming of a cold drink at the Lodge. Views of Casa Grande   We are almost there…I am ready to put my feet up..my toes need stretching.. South rim was a long hike..but not as difficult as i was expecting. I think that is because we went up the gradual incline of Laguna meadows instead of starting via the Pinnacles trail.

We didn't see the Colima Warbler..boo hoo..it was too early and we knew that.

There is always another time..

I know we will be back for a longer visit next time..

Because ..

I ♥ Big Bend

Birds of the Day

Common raven,Scaled quail,Turkey Vulture,Junco,Mexican jay,Painted redstart
White throated swift, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Robin,Red tail hawk,Northern harrier
Black crested titmouse, Bewick,rock and canyon wrens,White breasted nuthatch
Blue gray gnatcatcher,Mocking bird,Canyon and spotted towhee,White wing dove

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We have left Big Bend.. the Migrating birds have been calling to Jeff..

We are headed to the Lower Rio Grande Valley and Padre Island area..its our first time in the area, so if you have favorite spots, dining, birding, camping, let me know. Thanks..