The great “keep yourself entertained during a global pandemic” outdoor exploration continued with a 2-hour birdwatching 
hike in Temescal Canyon.
Our guide, who outfitted us with binoculars and bird field guides took us around pointing out everything from different woodpecker species to California Thrashers and various hawks. He brought a spotting scope so we could see these birds up close and personal and they had some real gorgeous coats.
One of the highlights of the hike was stopping in an empty valley where he challenged us to be absolutely quiet and listen to the bird symphony around us. It reminded me of being in a movie theater or a mixing stage with sounds coming at you in multiple directions. This pandemic has put a hold on a lot but it’s also has a funny way of showing me what I’ve been missing.
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