>> So my question is ...... I would like to record the song.  What

should I 

>> buy to record that is decent but doesn't cost the world ??





I have used a standard microcassette recorder with a zoom microphone for

this type of application, with great results.  The quality is not high

fidelity, but it's absolutely good enough for ID purposes, and because

these are so small, you can carry it with you every time you bird.  



Digital is probably more convenient these days (plus would make it

easier to share the sound file with fellow birders to get their input if

you don't know what you're hearing). 



I don't know what the digital variety costs, but I'll bet you can get

one for less than $100 at a Radio Shack or Best Buy.



Good luck!



Miriam Lawrence

Monkton