Val Kitchens called in on behalf of the Northern Virginia Bird Club field trip at Chingocteague to say that a Purple Gallinule has been found on the Wash Flats during the Safari ride. It was seen at 3:30 and 4:30, 3.6 miles north of the service road gate in a borrow pond. To see this bird you must either walk in or ride on the Safari bus which will be going tomorrow (Sunday, May 23). If you wish to make a reservation for the Safari trip the number is: 757-336-6155 or 6154. You can also make reservations at the visitor's center at the refuge. Joanna Taylor Arlington, VA