In a message dated 5/5/00 12:17:24 PM PST, ragweed at igc.org writes:

> Texas can trade it's Mockingbird for a Sandhill Crane.

Shoot, I think Texas should trade the Mocker for the WHOOPING Crane, as (I
may be wrong, help me out, crane folks) I believe Aransas NWR in Corpus
Christi is the only place they nest in America.
Now THERE is a regal and noble bird.
Although, I have to admit, I'm a crane fan ............so maybe I'm a bit
biased.

Michelle
MBlanchrd at aol.com
Oly, WA