We have observed Great Blue Herons at the heronry across the channel from the house beginning 1-22-06. 1-22-06 4 herons 1-30-06 7 herons Late yesterday, 2-3-06 there were 5 herons actively repositioning nesting materials. I checked my records for 2005, and we had 5 herons in the herony on 1-17-05. We're hoping for a successsful breeding season again this year! Will keep you updated as the nesting season progresses. If you kayak around the point in the channel, you certainly get a better view. If anyone is interested let me know. We have kayaks and a canoe here for our use. If you head down this way, feel free to stop by, and use the dock for birding (even if we're not here). Just stick a note on the door so we know you were here. Our osprey hasn't made an appearance since 1-16-06. Waterfowl sightings have been slow - pied-billed grebes, a few Gadwalls, and Mallards. The number of species and numbers of ducks are way down from last season. Susan Hubley John Sevier Lake Rogersville, Hawkins County