This past weekend we finally had days warm enough to enjoy a day in the Heber Valley. It turned out to be a chance to see 2 birds we'd never seen before. A flock of funky little Bobolinks gave a goof show over the farm fields. Later we checked out the Jordanelle wetlands and happened to catch a RIng-necked duck floating through the reeds - not uncommon, but new to us. New birds are always fun, but I have to admit that my favorite moments were watching a pair of Sandhill Cranes calling  to each other and spending a minute just listening to a Grey Catbird sing and sing. Drab look, great song.