Wiwr@aol.com wrote: > Here's an O.T. question -- does anyone know what the vile grass that covers > most of the woods at Huntley Meadows is? > It's a little scary addressing a Virginia question, and not a birding question at that, but I think you are referring to microstegium vimineum or Japanese Stilt Grass. You can check out this web site to learn everything you've ever wanted to know about this invasive plant. http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/mivi1.htm Paula Sullivan Alexandria