Folks, I figured a nice morning like this deserved a quick stop at Huntley. The duck selection was very high: Wood Duck (4+, there back!), Green-wing Teal (12), Blk Duck (2), Mallard (50), Gadwall (30), No. Pintail (4 - 2 pairs!), Ring- necked Duck (1), Hooded Merganser (6+), and Ruddy Duck (1). And of course 2 of the King Rails got a bit vocal during the visit! I came back at dusk to check out the owl situation (Great Horned - 2, a duet, and one Barred) and came across an odd chip note. It was reminescent of a Brown Thrasher, but lack the resonant, loud quality. Then, a bit a noise and...Fox Sparrow! The Fox Sparrow then settled down on a branch and sang a few stanzas of its sing-song melody. Kurt Gaskill "Where's that confounded bridge?"