The Kiptopeke Challenge bird-a-thon is the day after tomorrow on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. You still have time to support their many research projects with a pledge-this is their main source of funding for work like songbird banding (i.e. Jethro Runco and Co.), hawk watches, butterfly tagging and counts, etc. If you do not know anyone who is participating, Allen Larner and I will be very happy to forward your tax-deductible donation in any amount to the CVWO in support of the Augusta Bald Eagles team. Some people pledge a flat amount and some pledge a per species amount. If you can't donate to the CVWO now, please consider sending them something later on when you can. After all, their work goes on year-round, not just in September. CVWO is on the web, and I can give you my mailing address if you want to send a pledge now or next week. Probably mid-day tomorrow is the latest I will be at my computer. Good birding all! Jan 804-393-0463