Even if you have ZERO interest in learning about the "Jehl scale" in Don
Roberson's essay which Stephen kindly linked to, or about other vagaries of an
apparent hybrid complex, I highly recommend scanning down until you see the
1926 photo labeled: "Two downy Oyster-catchers of one brood ..."
[ http://creagrus.home.montereybay.com/CAbirdsAMOY.html ;|
http://creagrus.home.montereybay.com/CAbirdsAMOY.html ] ;
You will know what I mean when you see this.
Warning: Possible cuteness overload.
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Joel Geier
Camp Adair area north of Corvallis
