We spotted a few nice birds, including some Spotted Towhees.
Still early, we drove on to Panther Junction for one last look for a photo op of a Cactus Wren. No luck. But as we were pulling out of the parking lot, Bill spotted something interesting next door at the gas station. There was a puddle, probably from a car washing, and a Pyrrhuloxia was having a bath. A very red House Finch was perched nearby.
With still some time, we stopped at the Fossil Bone exhibit, which was a bit disappointing.
We hit the road, thinking we could drive right through to Del Rio. Wrong! We came upon a road race of Corvette and Mustangs at Langtry. The road was blocked, so there was nothing much to do but wait and enjoy the show.
We stopped for a fabulous view at a picnic shelter at the Pecos River. Who would have thought there would be such a large river? Keen-eyed Bill spotted a Yellow-headed Blackbird. We drove on to Del Rio and took a motel with a pool. After a dip, we went to Chilis for our last dinner.
The following morning, we returned the car and headed back to Ottawa. We missed our connection in Chicago, but got out later, minus our luggage, on Air Canada. Yea!