Don't laugh.

Early next March I'm going to a family reunion in one of the places I dislike most in the world, Las Vegas, Nevada. Sure, I could pretend that I have the flu, but I'll probably go.

Now the last time I was there, I walked amid the palms in front of the Luxor, and there were six species of birds in there. It was amazing to walk down the sidewalk, hearing the bell-like call of a woodpecker against the roar of traffic.

For this upcoming trip, I hope to commandeer a car, get up early one morning, and go someplace to birdwatch. For example, I wonder if shorebirds follow the Colorado down to Lake Mead.

If there are no birds, scenery would make a nice break.

Suggestions, anyone?