I reported, sadly, by mistake, seeing a Great Horned Owl in Norwich, Tigertown Rd. on April 18. Sorry- no owl. Hooded Merganser (2 pairs) are still here though, 4 Canada Geese , 2 seen sitting on top of a beaver lodge and a Yellow-rumped Warbler as well as Phoebe and Great Blue Heron at the beaver pond. Frogs are deafening! Saw a hawk there also (yesterday)- have (bad) photo- can't i.d. yet. At home, Phoebe, first songs from the Hermit Thrush, goldfinch males (3-4) getting golder every day, and a flock of 8-9 Evening Grosbeaks making a lot of noise. Hepatica ready to bloom as well as Trout Lily. Cindy Crawford -- Creature Kinships and Natural Affinities Animal and Nature Paintings, Portraits and Prints www.creaturekinships.com Photos: http://pbase.com/creaturekinships **************************************************************** 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 ****************************************************************