Richland, WA

Today we went to Washington to check out burrows with a Biologist from Fish and Wildlife and her volunteers. It was about an hour drive to meet them, then a lot of driving to the different sites throughout the day. Then we drove to the Fish and Wildlife Refuge office, met tons of people, and finally headed back to the Depot. While we were in WA, we were in the area of Hanford, which is where the first nuclear reactor was built in the U.S. back in the 40's I think they said. Anyways, they made all of the people in the area move away so that they can build the nuclear plant. Long interesting story short, they have turned the "buffer area" of the plant into a nature monument that is managed by Fish and Wildlife. That's where we were today.

I learned today that after downing caffeine for 4 days straight driving here, then yesterday not having any at all is a perfect formula for a massive headache. I woke up with it this morning. Then we did so much driving. Something I will tell you about myself, me riding in a car+long distances= sleep. So, you can imagine me trying to stay awake in the car ride today. Oh man. It was a struggle. Stupid caffeine and your addictiveness.

So, when I got home the two "kids" Great-Horned owls were in the tree right next to my building. So, I took some more pictures of them in the tree. Still not great great shots, but I got a fairly good shot. Here ya go...