Thank you all for the wonderful postings in response to my "why oh why" messages. The more I learn, the more I love birding! Greg, Marshall, Mark, Wilbur, George, Harvey, and all the rest -- you're the greatest. And I certainly keep plugging away at pelagics. This has become a crusade of sorts! Which brings me to another point...I hope all of you will continue to post messages explaining the finer points of identification. I have found these very helpful in supplementing readings and field guide work, and I am sure others do, too. Fran -------------------------------- Fran Saunders Maryland Ornithological Society Baltimore, Maryland State Web Site Director saunderf@ari.net http://www2.ari.net/saunderf/mos/mos.html