Bristol Area Birders: The following is a message sent to me by Richar Kretz of Lebanon, VA. I am forwarding it to the list for your information and enjoyment. The photos were taken by Kretz. ---- Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Richard Kretz To: Wallace Coffey Subject: Black-Crowned Night-Heron in Russell Co. Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 16:41:45 -0400 Observed an adult Black-Crowned Night-Heron at Stewart's pond in Rosedale, Russell Co. this past Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Haven't had an opportunity to check and see if it's still there yesterday or today. After consulting with Roger Mayhorn, Ed Talbott, and Dave Worley it appears this may be the first confirmed sighting of an adult BCNH in Russell Co. Attached are a few pics for your consideration... Enjoy the birds... Richard Kretz Lebanon, VA