While I was getting the oil changed on the Scion at Capitol
Toyota yesterday I checked out the lake there in the Capitol Auto Group
complex. The first bird I spotted was this Double-crested Cormorant drying its
wings in the bright sunshine. This lake, which for lack of an official name I
am calling Capitol Auto Group Lake, is a former thirty foot deep gravel quarry
for Salem Sand & Gravel. Capitol
Auto Group built three new buildings and moved their dealerships there from the
former Mission Street location recently. This ultra-modern complex ofdealerships situated around this lake is beyond anything I have ever seen or
know about for car dealerships. By the time I had circled the lake counting and
photographing birds my car was ready. I mean, where else can you have your oil
changed on your car while you go birding? In all fairness I should disclose
that I am a former employee of Capitol Toyota of over 20 years, and oil changes
are free to me for life. Thank you Scott Casebeer.
American Coot
Herring Gull
Way to seize an opportunity!
ReplyDeleteBirding and an oil change -- try Kendall Toyota in Eugene. There is great access to the Willamette River bike path and Delta Ponds. :)
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