>Tweeters:
>I just wanted to post a thank you to those of you who provide birding
>records and summaries from far-off places. In the last few days I have been
>able to "cyber-bird" a migrant fall-out in California (thanks to Richard
>Rowlett), Longspurs displaying on the North Slope of Alaska (Kathleen Hunt),
>and travel to Alaska (Andy S.), and BC/eastern Alberta (Eric Greenwood). For
>someone who rarely gets out of my neighborhood to bird these days, this is
>what makes Tweeters fun and full of variety. Virtual birding - all the
>thrills without paying for the gas!
>
>
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>David Buckley
>

I'd like to second David's thoughts. This will be very much a "stay close
to home" year for me, and I really enjoy hearing from those of you able to
get out.

I also enjoy shared responses to birding tips on faraway locations, e.g.
tips for someone going to Puerta Vallarta. I am not going to these places
in the immediate future, but I hope to visit many of them someday. So
please consider responding to the group, instead of just the individual.
If I hold the minority opinion on this, let me know.

Cheers,
Tim

Tim Shelmerdine
Lake Oswego/Aurora, Oregon
shelmert at mail.clackesd.k12.or.us