TN-birders, Mark Greene has already highlighted the birds on our Lake Co. run yesterday, and I'm sure Jeff will paint a picture with words as only he can. We had a great day, especially considering the wind, with special thanks to Glenn Criswell for turning up yet another great record for TN with his Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks! I have posted a couple of mediocre shots of the Whistling-Ducks, and also a shot of a very cooperative Upland Sandpiper seen Saturday. I am going back up to the area in the morning, and hope to get some better shots of the Whistling-Ducks if they are still in the area. The photos are in the "Uncommon to rare local birds (vol. 2) photo album at : http://home.bellsouth.net/p/s/community.dll?ep=330&groupID=116215&folderview=thumbs&ck . On a separate note, anyone thinking of getting the "bionic ears" that Jeff has gotten should really consider it. After spending alot of time with Jeff in the field, it was a real treat knowing that Jeff was finally hearing the same songs and calls that Mark and I were (and as always even some that we missed!); when after a song or two, Jeff is picking up on Cape May and Bay-breasted songs, I'd say that was money well spent! Good birding!!!! Mike Todd McKenzie, TN Carroll Co. birder1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to sign your messages with first and last name, city (town) and state abbreviation. ----------------------------------------------------- To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ----------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Topographical Maps located at http://topozone.com/find.asp * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * TN-Bird Net Owner: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN jwcoffey@xxxxxxxxxx (423) 764-3958 =========================================================