The last Friday in 2006, I stopped at Burger King in West Lebanon for lunch and spotted a Mockingbird in the trees behind the parking lot, preening. I didn't think much of it until I came through again this last Thursday and spotted one in the same exact place. I thought these birds ate insects...not French Fries! Also of note- it seems that a large number of crows have established a new rookery in the Centerra Park area in Lebanon. Almost a month ago I noticed for the first time that crows were streaming past my window as each day drew to a close. And on several occaisions, when I left the building just after dark, I could hear them settling down for the night in the nearby woods- a very noisy process! I haven't had an oppurtunity to actually count them. It will be interesting to see if this becomes a permanent arrangement. Lorena Krenitsky **************************************************************** To post messages, send e-mail to: [log in to unmask] Set your e-mail application to PLAIN TEXT ONLY to post messages. To contact the list owner: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Web based archives and subscription management are available at: http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/Archives/uv-birders.html ****************************************************************