Pardon me, but I've come in on this conversation a bit late. I've subscribed to this list for a few days in preparation for an east coast birding list, you know, catch up what's being seen, and such. I take it there's to be a hearing on these towers in the near future. As it happens, I'm to be in DC for a short time in the near future, too. It would appear there's a chance the two could coincide. Would someone be so kind as to inform me when and where this hearing is? (On the off-chance that it might coincide, it wouldn't hurt to have a voice from the hinter- lands chirping up at the hearing...) Thanks. And if it can't make it - keep up the good work, and "give 'em hell"!! -- Elizabeth Winter Taos, New Mexico ewinter@newmex.com Q: What is a gold mine? A: A hole in the ground owned by a liar. -- Mark Twain (via Project Underground)