On a beautiful day, the Beginners' Field Trip posted a list of 38 species. Bill Grigsby helped the five participants maximize their viewing and learning experience over the 2.5 hour walk. The following species were seen: Canada Goose, Mallard, Great Blue Heron (6), Green Heron, Cooper's Hawk, Killdeer, Solitary Sandpiper (2), Spotted Sandpiper (6), Wilson's Snipe, Mourning Dove, Belted Kingfisher, Hairy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker (Heard), Eastern Phoebe, Red-eyed Vireo, Blue Jay, Tree Swallow, Carolina Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Eastern Bluebird, American Robin, Northern Mockingbird, Brown Thrasher, European Starling, Yellow-rumped Warbler (several), Louisiana Waterthrush, Song Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Indigo Bunting (6+), Red-winged Blackbird (many), Common Grackle, Brown-headed Cowbird, Orchard Oriole, American Goldfinch. John Moyle Next Trip: May 3. Clinch Mountain and Laurel Bed Lake (area), VA. Leader: Dave Worley ************** Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)