Ornithology

That energetic bird-watcher, Glen, was here with his wife, Elizabeth, as they stopped over on their way back to the lower mainland. Having just finished the ferry trip from Bella Bella, where they visited his sister, to Port McNeil, they were then driving south to catch another ferry at Nanaimo.

Glen knew birds just from their song or the faintest of colour variation on a wing-tip. I was very impressed.

He was also up very early the next morning to go for more bird-watching, while Elizabeth slept.

A charming and engaging couple, we had very interesting conversations! Whether in the study, over breakfast, or at the picnic table outside, I greatly enjoyed them all!

Glen, thank you for the pocket bird book you left me. I'm still in awe of your ornithological expertise. However, according to some, bird-watching is not ornithology, tho an ornithologist has to watch a bird.
Sandra