The VSO has published an updated field checklist of the birds of Virginia. It is in many ways similar to the checklist published by NNAS, of course, but it includes a listing of species that should be reported if seen, the so-called Category 1 through 4 birds. If you were to print this list and stick a copy in your field guide you'd have a quick and ready reference as to whether an unusual bird is reportable or not. The list is available here: http://www.virginiabirds.net/VSO_PDFs/VA_Field_List_01-2012rev2.pdf Thanks to Wendy Ealding and the VARCOM folks for their excellent work on this. Tom Saunders Balls Neck