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Subject: In conclusion...............
Date: Sat, 09 Feb 2002 15:50:55 -0800
From: Gerald Hamilton <gerald at e-z.net>
To: "Wash. Tweeters" <tweeters at u.washington.edu>



.................Mike Patterson is correct about his comments on Western
Sandpipers------few and far between in the winter months, and.....mainly
on the coastal area. I spotted just just *3* together last weekend at
Long Beach, and they were with zillions of Dunlin and Sanderlings.
However, this doesn't preclude the *possibility* of some wandering
inland ocassionly.
................I too have, from time-to-time, been a "victim" of
mistaken identities. *Diplomatic* suggestions of mistaken IDs over
Tweeters, or....private contact by e-mail is best. But........in all
cases, most helpful hints and info. from fellow Tweeters or OBOLers has
been to me* tremendous* learning experiences for me, and.........I
wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you to all for all the corrective
comments, and *don't* stop it ever!!!! My pride might be hurt, but my
bird knowledge will be benefited.
...............Enough said on this topic by all, I think.

...............Gerald Hamilton
Brush Prairie, Wash.
gerald at e-z.net