Thanks to all who sent in advice. Patience won out and the bird was able to alight on a railing and shortly thereafter take flight to a nearby tree. Regards and good birding Rob Hardway Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner