Just before this last storm that was not much of a storm up here many of "our" birds disappeared. They are slowly reappearing, though numbers are still down. I wonder if this mornings (and yesterdays) sharp shinned hawk is part of the reason. The chickadees that did not get away before he arrived looked as if they were in a trance for at least ten minutes, not moving one tiny feather as they clung to various parts of the feeders. Mary in Bethel VT **************************************************************** 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 ****************************************************************