"Virginia's Birdlife an Annotated Checklist" (blue book), indicates that the White-throated Sparrow dates are: 5 Oct - 10 May in the Coastal Plain 30 Sep - 20 May in the Piedmont and in the Mountains & Valleys In all three regions, it is shown to be a "rare summer visitor". A few copies of the blue book may still be available through the VSO. A "third edition" is now underway and is projected to be available in 2000. Thelma Dalmas is the contact for copies of the blue book: (804) 821-1136 .... jtdalmas@juno.com Larry Larry Lynch Chesterfield Co, VA