Hi Dan,

Many thanks. However, it appears we managed to sneak past you guys using our Big Day cloaking device. We were in a single vehicle, and of course we drive at reasonable speeds. It's bad juju to run over Spadefoot Toads or Black Rails. We also did find the coveted grackle, so no trade on the Western Meadowlark. :)

While I'm writing, I would like to specifically say thanks to Mike Walsh for the kind logistical support in taking us down the ORV zone. When I asked him what kind of beer he likes, he replied "Anybody's." As Ron Gutberlet is the new guy, of course he is in charge of dispensing all alcohol bribes. I also want to thank Matt Hafner for his helpful input in planning the Big Day. You can't ask for more dedication to a state than Matt's level of involvement here while living in Florida. Thanks, Mike! Thanks, Matt!

Good birding,

Bill 

Bill Hubick
Pasadena, Maryland

http://www.billhubick.com


--- On Thu, 9/4/08, Dan haas <> wrote:

> It was completely dark, except for the two pair of
> headlights headed
> our way. Chris suggested we better get back in our car for
> at least a
> moment until they passed. Two cars cruised by us in what
> looked like a
> hurry, heading back towards Route 50.  Chris asked,
> "Think those are
> birders?"  "Probably not, birders don't
> usually drive that fast...
> it's too hard to hear the rails and other night
> creatures," I said.
> "They're probably just some fishermen."