Russell Rogers posted:
>Here is my periodic plea to all of you out there at are not yet members.
>[Paraphrasing]: Join the Washington Ornithological Society
>Over 500 amateur and professional ornithologists currently belong to WOS.

I disagree, but only semantically. I believe that a small percentage of
WOS members are involved with the study of birds to the extent that they
meet the (admittedly blurry) definition of ornithologist. Tweeters has/have
been through this defining business before, though, and I don't wish to
belabor it.
I am concerned that birdwatchers or birders who don't see themselves as
ornithologists will think that WOS has nothing to offer them. That's simply
not true. They (you) will be in good company. As Russell wrote:

>Membership is open to all persons interested in birds and birding.

Anyone learning from or contributing to Tweeters is qualified to learn
from and contribute to WOS.
To get more information than Russell revealed about WOS, ask us.
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Scott Richardson
NE Seattle
salix at isomedia.com