In a message dated 2/23/2006 8:55:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
 writes:

Your worst misidentification?...I suspect every last birder on this list has 
such a tale to tell - about themselves.  

You're so right!
Mine happened 25 years ago when I excitedly IDd a Connecticut Warbler about a 
half mile into the woods behind my house. I contacted a more experienced 
birder who asked me several pertinent questions and was quickly talked out of it.

In Minnesota last year, a guy with the largest grin I've ever seen, asked us 
if we wanted to see the Yellow-billed Loons he had in his scope (there 
actually had been one reported in that area). Unfortunately, they happened to be 2 
juvy male Harlequin ducks. 
Did anyone tell'm? Not while we were there.

Still haven't had a really good look at a Connecticut W.

Gail Frantz 
Old Hanover Rd
Reisterstown, MD