Glad to see that somebody has got it right.  I birded with Hank and
Peter in the '60's too.  Used to take  him to O.C. with me when I would
go.... before he could drive.

David Pierce

Taylor McLean wrote:

>I birded with Pete and Hank Kaestner growing up. He's a fantastic guy, and
>of course, a premier
>world birder. He discovered a new Bird for the world in New Guinea - some
>years back
>The bird, I understand is something of an overbird with long stilt legs that
>walks the rain forests
>of New Guinea. Pete eveidently got into the depths of the rain forest and
>out alive!
>( Did I mention that the latin name of the bird has Pete's name in it
>something like 'xxx kaestneri' ).
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>His brother Hank, who is well know by many in Maryland,  is probably a
>better birder... Woops - I better stop there.
>I may have started something.
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>Hank has only seen a number between 6,000 - 7,000 bird species in the world;
>Pete's list  is something like 8k.
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>As for my life list, well, I am a local birder...
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>            good birding!
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>                    Taylor McLean
>                    Baltimore County, MD
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