Jon:
>The problem with lead shot, sinkers, etc in the waters and fields which
>lead to the Feds outlawing lead duck shot was not with the uptake of the
>metal by plants and the birds feeding on the plants.

>The problem with the lead is when the duck/goose/swan is feeding and
>picks up the lead pellet/weight.

I really need to write clearer posts...I was trying to explain
WHY uptake of metal by plants, contamination of the water itself,
etc was not the problem as someone - Burt? - wondered why it
wouldn't be.

I assumed folks knew about pellet ingestion...

Still, I'm glad you laid it out for those who may not.

- Don Baccus, Portland OR <donb at rational.com>