Noticed an article in April Scientific American in "the Amateur Scientist"
column. Good coverage of rejuvenating power of birding and the importance
of the amateur observers in research.
Want to add a vote for Oldsquaw remaining...fond of and bushtit!
Hal & Judy Roth
Tigard, Oregon

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The idea of wilderness needs no defense.
It only needs defenders.
Edward Abbey
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