We couldn't resist checking for the Fish Crow reported from 12A in West Lebanon, so late this afternoon we did. We looked in a tiny 'wild' area between BJ's/Staples and the river, and found what Spencer believes to be Fish Crows. Two, acting as a pair! Calls were heard that sounded right, although they were not the "double-noted Uh-uh Call." Here are some enlarged photos, which also indicate Fish Crow to us. BNA says "In American Crow, P5 is markedly longer than P9; but in Fish Crow, P5 and P9 are similar in size, or P9 is slightly longer." Any thoughts? <http://www.geo.umass.edu/climate/doug/orn/crow_15apr09.jpg> The birds were a bit skittish about us as we followed them at a distance. Eventually, they flew across the river into Windsor County, Vermont. We expect to see Kent looking over there tomorrow! Doug and Spencer Hardy **************************************************************** 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 ****************************************************************