The following is from Joy and John Malcolm: The Ward Waterfowl Carving Contest is April 24-26, in Ocean City, MD. This is a show of the best bird carvers in the world, and not just decoys. If you like birds, or art, or sculpture/carving, this is a must see show. We have reservations at the Quality Inn - Boardwalk, at 17th and Boardwalk, for Fri and Sat nights. Hope to see all of you there. For the first timers, we will be glad to explain the significance of it all, if you just ask. That weekend is also when Ocean City hosts the International Kite Festival, on the beach at the south end of town. Set some time aside to let the kites restore your soul and lift your spirits. Joy & John -------------------------------- Fran Saunders Maryland Ornithological Society State Web Site Director saunderf@ari.net http://www2.ari.net/saunderf/mos/mos.html