Austin, Texas - North Austin (mostly) Patch I took my new eyes (following cataract procedures this month) out this morning for my first serious birding since that started. They're great! And the view through binocular is spectacular. I birded Roy Guerrero River Park and came up with 35 species. Not bad, I think, as we head into the summer doldrums. Added Bell's Vireo after discussing with other birders that I had not seen Bell's at this location. Now I have. Oddly, no White-eyed Vireos this morning, I think a first there. Also had both Bewick's and Carolina Wrens, a zillion Cardinals, Grasshopper Sparrows, and the other usual suspects. The Bell's Vireo brings me to 219 in my patch to date. Dan Smith dan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 512-451-2632 http://www.wordsmithofaustin.com 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