As for the four letter code for boids, to each his own. As a bander, I
have to use it. Correspondence to non banders, I use the common name.

Gene Kridler
Broken Down Olde Retarded Biologist
Squirm, WA
Jack Kintner wrote:

> I've had a lot of positive response to the piece I sent in
> on the 26th re the use of four-letter codes and what
> constitutes "getting along."
> That's gratifying, but I'd also like to know if people intend to
> use it somehow, as I've since copyrighted the piece for
> publication. I'm glad you like it, if you do, but if you
> want to use it contact me first, please.
>
> Our Cooper's Hawk is still around.
>
> Jack Kintner <jack.kintner at verizon.net> Blaine