MBlanchrd at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 11/3/1999 5:48:25 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> lgaebe at email.msn.com writes:
>
> << the EURASIAN KESTREL had been relocated in Skagit County, Washington"
>
> The verb phrase "had been relocated" makes me think someone or something had
> picked up the bird and *carried* it to the new location. To me it sounds
> awkward and contrived. >>
>
> Lydia,, it's understood that the use of incorrect syntax regarding the
> Eurasian Kestrel is due to the fact that it is an immigrant to our country.
> They don't speak English very well......;-)

..........and has a guide that "has been relocating" it. All I have to do now is
find out who it is and have them "relocate" it over to eastern WA.......:-)

Hey.....we had a NORTHERN PYGMY OWL in our yard. We think it hangs out just below
our house.

Jerry and Sandy Converse
Grand Coulee, WA
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