It isn't uncommon for me to take long trips like this. Rather than deal with crumby accommodations, I prefer the comfort, freedom, and versatility of the spacious rear cabin of the 2010 Honda Odyssey as my residence while traveling. Departing mid-April in my trusted Odyssey, I set out from my base in Northern Illinois to the first stop on this bird excursion, the gulf coast of Texas. It was a 1,000 mile journey interrupted by only an overnight stay in Arkansas. It was that first destination, Piney Woods, Texas, where I met up with Greg Lavaty in search of warblers either nesting in the area or migrating through.
