Getting to the church on time

2007 April 28

by David J. Ringer

HENDERSON, TEXAS — Common Grackles are squawking outside. Inside, we’re putting on our suits. Jason, my erstwhile college birding accomplice, is getting married in a few hours. It’s just one more sign of spring.

Yesterday, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Yellow-throated Vireos, Painted Buntings, and Scissor-tailed Flycatchers performed along 254 before the rehearsal.

Now, I’d better go see about that suit.