Texas on my mind

In about 10 days, I'll join the 2005 Birder of the Year, Leigh Johnson, and her mom in Harlingen, Texas. Leigh earned the Birder of the Year award after receiving the most votes from WildBird readers.

This trip marks Leigh's introduction to Texas specialties, and I'm looking forward to seeing her reaction to Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and the other species on her wish list.

We've teamed with Sheridan Coffey, who generously offered to guide us on Sunday and Monday. The tentative itinerary includes Anzalduas County Park, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, Santa Ana NWR, Chapeno, Falcon State Park and Sabal Palm Audubon Center.