This
area is blessed with a lot of great outdoor opportunities.
But
did you know this is one of the best places in the country for birds?
The
2011 movie "The Big Year" got a lot of people interested in
bird watching.
It's
becoming especially popular with Baby Boomers.
However,
it turns out there area 800 members of the Audubon Society here in
Tulsa who already appreciate it's rewards.
Earlier
this week, we joined a group that's out every Tuesday morning no
matter what the weather.
Jana
Singletary admitted she had tough time getting out of bed that
morning.
But
before long she was on the banks of the Arkansas River, at 23 degrees,
with her friends.
Singletary
says birding is a passion that helps she experience the variety that
Oklahoma has to offer.
Plus its a chance to get some good exercise
with good friends.
At
81 years of age, Jo Loyd was also out counting bird species, that
change with every season.
On
this morning there were many Mallard and Gadwall ducks, along with
gulls, pelicans and a solitary Canvasback.
Loyd
says they make a list of what they see each Tuesday and exotic finds
are reported to the state Audubon Society's list or rare sightings.
Brandon
Scott will tell you its an exciting hobby, but it's about more than
the birds.
He
says it offers the challenge of hunting, but there aren't any guns.
He
also says it gets him in touch with our natural world in a way that's
special to him.
That
group meets at La Fortune Park every Tuesday at 8:30am, no experience
is required.
