At 04:24 PM 4/16/97 -0700, you wrote:
> I enjoy walking the trails on our Tree Farm as often as I can just to
>see, observe and listen to the birds and animals...................
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> The most unusual nest accidentally discovered as I have walked the
>trails has been the nest of a Brown Creeper. I saw a bird zip under a
>piece of bark as I passed by the tall 80-foot alder snag (actually it
>could be classified as a dead alder as the windstorms have not yet snapped
>it off and it still has loose bark hanging on it). I have seen the creeper
>carry pieces of material to the site several times now and never a sound
>have I heard. I know the song of the Brown Creeper is not very exciting,
>just 4 high pitched notes uttered in a specific pattern, but I have not
>heard it.

Actually the Creeper's song is one of my favorites "Trees, trees, beautiful
trees" and how appropriate for your little one!
Gayle Benton
Eastsound,WA
gbenton at pacificrim.net