>Dennis Paulsen wrote:
>
>>At the same time, think how stifling it would be if you could just point a
>>wand at a bird and it would tell you what it was. Let's remember how to
>>read analog clocks, let's remember our multiplication tables, and let's
>>leave a little magic in field work!
>
>Dennis,
>
>Your comments reminded me to ask you what you think about the latest satellite
>that was recently put into orbit? One of its most intrigueing features is
>remote sensing of DNA which will allow mapping of the exact location (to
>within
>3ft) of *all* individuals of any species be it bird or otherwise. The system
>is
>still quite slow though and takes about a full day to map an entire species in
>North America. ;-)
>
>Scott Ray
>scray at delphi.com

I think it's a great idea, Scott, and I'll be interested in learning more
about it. Just think what it'll do for bird twitching. Everyone can have
exactly the same list!

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