We arrived at the Shelby/Mansfield KOA and found it full of Hi-Lo’s (a particular type of trailer). We are here for the National Hi-Lo Rally! Luckily we have a large site on the perimeter of the campground and it has a beautiful view.
Wednesday called for rain, so we toured the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield where Shawshank Redemption and Air Force One were filmed. It was majestic on the outside, a dump inside.
The next day we went to the Ohio Bird Sanctuary in Mansfield and viewed rescued Hawks and Owls, including one huge ball of white fluff in an incubator. We strolled in the Songbird Aviary and heard a variety of birds. (Viewing them was more difficult--see pheasant below.) Next stop was Malabar Farm State Park, once the estate of Louis Bromfield, the Pulitzer Prize winning author. Ray enjoyed petting the Clydesdale while I enjoyed watching two baby goats that had escaped the fenced yard.
Our last full day was spent relaxing, but we ended up doing more bird watching. Our neighbors had four birds at their campsite. The one pictured with Ray was able to open beer bottles with his beak—they formed a fast friendship.
More severe weather rolled in—what a difference in the view!
The forecast for tomorrow is good so we should have an easy travel day.
Now that's a good bird!!
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