Wonderful!! NTOS has already had a request for this program! Glad to hear it was a hit! <") ( \ / |` Cyndi "In every walk with nature one receives more than he seeks.² ~J. Muir From: Gaynell Perry <gcperry1@xxxxxxxxxxx> Reply-To: Gaynell Perry <gcperry1@xxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2014 09:00:03 -0600 To: Tn Bird <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [TN-Bird] Program by TOS prez Those not in attendance at the Memphis Chapter TOS February meeting missed an excellent program presented by state president Ron Hoff. To say that Ron's cleverly titled presentation, "Chicken Hunting in Colorado: Feathers, Friends, and Fun" was well received would be understatement. Ron not only chronicled their April 2013 trip, but took his audience (all 50+ individuals) along with him, wife Dollyann, and members Martha Waldron and Susan McWhirter to relive their trek to the Centennial State in search of specialties including the newly recognized species, Gunnison's Sage Grouse. Woven among breathtaking slides of birds and scenery were Ron's tips on using eBird to plan a trip, detailed information about viewing birds on a lek, and lively demonstrations of the male Sage Grouse's unique courtship displays and vocalizations. The trip finale included a fun reunion with another chapter member Dianne Poore, now living in Colorado Springs. Following the program Ron and Dollyann greeted folks, shared more stories, and answered all manner of questions. Thank you to Ron for a delightful evening which also included the enrolling of five new TOS members! Gaynell Perry Memphis, TN