Abbreviations are nice, but I have seen a few cases where I suspect the
writer made them up.  It is sometimes entertaining for a novice, such as
myself, attempting to guess the correct species from the other clues in
the message when combined with an odd abbreviation. Am I correct in
assuming that birders are striving to use the same abbreviations as bird
banders?

As for the raptor reports, the same species are always listed and there
are only a few to learn.  The consistency in that case is fine by me. I
appreciate those reports, as well.  Are there other raptor watching sites
in the area?

-- 

William Randolph
Keedysville, MD

> Kathy
>
> I like Sue's codes and they are very simple to understand.  I see no
> reason
> Sue should have to redefine her template.
>
> Thank you Sue for the reports.
>
> George
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kathy Klimkiewicz" <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 2:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Abbreviations
>
>
>> Norm has asked that abbreviations not be used on MD OSPREY; however,
>> some
>> folks (such as the raptor report) continue to use abbreviations.
>> Although
>> I am used to these because I use them in my job even I have to ponder
>> them
>> on occasion or look one up so I am all for not using them on this list.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Kathy
>>
>> Kathy Klimkiewicz, Biologist
>> USGS Patuxent WRC BBL
>> 12100 Beech Forest RD STE 4037
>> Laurel MD 20708-4037
>> 301-497-5795 work
>> Fax 301-497-5717
>> 
>> (will change to  soon)
>> www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl
>>
>