If the lead creature was blowing a triton they must have been horn'd owls  or it
could have been a rare trumpeter swain.  Myron
 
Unio wrote:
 
> Dear Art,
>         Last night as I lay down trying to sleep I heard this buzzing sound
> overhead that I could not identify.  This is unusual since I live near the
> Mobile Regional Airport.  Anyway, I stepped outside to see what was happening.
> At first I coul not believe it, but I rubbed my eyes and they were still
> there, flying north in a perfect V formation was a flock of pigs.  You might
> want to be alert.  They should be nearing your area any time now.  Oh, and
> just to stay on subject - the lead pig was playing a tune on a large and
> distinct Triton's trumpet.
>
> Doug Shelton
> Alabama Malacological Research Center
> 2370-G Hillcrest Road #236
> Mobile, AL 36695