Mike Patterson wrote:

> As a bander, I have adopted the USFW 4-codes for personal use. I avoid using
> them in ordinary communication to others, however, opting for the full English
> name. 4-codes are probably best left to personal use and computer data input
> in which case the method one uses becomes moot for most of us.
>

Amen. As a Tweeters reader who is not a scientist, a bander or a
data-base keeper, I appreciate your consideration in using the full
English name. It makes it so much easier to read the messages.

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Jane Hadley
jhadle at halcyon.com
Seattle, WA