On Mon, 31 Jul 1995, Dennis Paulson wrote:

> Susan Johnston wrote:
>
> >What *is* the flashiest bird in Western Washington/Oregon/BC? I think my
> >nomination is the Western Tanager. Any others?


the bird that knocks my eyes out is a male Rufous
> Hummingbird in the sun, just as it turns its head toward me and its gorget
> flashes a million watts.
>
Oh, yeah... well I'll raise you a violet green swallow in brilliant sunlight
about 8 feet away through the 8x30 Deltrintems..(great color definition)

Tom