>Dennis writes:
>
>"As I wrote, it would be nice if all beginning birders had training in bird
>anatomy, what to look for on a bird (varies with taxonomic group), and how
>to write descriptions, but it's not easy. "
>
>Dennis - this is what I *really* need! Perhaps we could convince SAS to put
>on a class of this type? Or perhaps someone could be roped into volunteering
>for this. (Nab them at the picnic!) I sure would like to have this kind of
>knowledge. It's one of the reasons I don't post my unknowns - I'm not sure
>what I should be noting for others.
>
>Susan Collicott
>camel at serv.net
>Seattle, WA

I'd be happy to give anatomy lessons at the picnic....

Dennis Paulson, Director phone: (206) 756-3798
Slater Museum of Natural History fax: (206) 756-3352
University of Puget Sound e-mail: dpaulson at ups.edu
Tacoma, WA 98416