FreeLists / bristol-birds / [Bristol-Birds] Re: lifetime of bird banding concludes

["Rick Phillips" <sunfish0501@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

   Like Bert, Ken, and many others...it would take a book if I could sit down 
and write out all the good things I would like to say about Wallace.  I guess 
if I had to summerize everything in one word, it would be awe.  I have been in 
awe of Wallace for all the 20 or 30 years I have known him...and that started 
from just about the first day we ever met.  I am in awe of his comprehensive 
and vast knowledge of the natural history (not just birds) of the region and 
maybe even more in awe of the vast amount of time and energy he puts into 
preserving and sharing his knowledge with others.  I've been priviledged  to 
spend time in the field with him both banding, birding, and just walking or 
riding around talking and have always enjoyed and profited from it.  Although 
you may not have all the time it takes to continue the banding...I'm glad 
you'll still be around for all of us to come to when we have questions that 
need an answer or just to listen to a good story.  

Rick Phillips
Kingsport, Tennessee