VEERY!  That's the bird that got me hooked on birding!

Ali


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From: "Scott Sainsbury" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 3:20 PM
Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Avian Sound Beauty Contest


Winter wren -- always have to laugh at the audaciousness of that tiny 
terrier of a bird.
Scott

On Dec 5, 2011, at 2:26 PM, Patricia Fontaine wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> This question and the thoughtful responses pose another question - the 
> most beautiful song or call note. If that is appropriate for this forum...
>
> My vote would be Canyon Wren in a canyon, and any thrush.
>
> Patricia
>
> On Dec 5, 2011, at 2:05 PM, Martin Frank wrote:
>
>> I think the common loon needs to enter into the conversation.
>>
>> Marty Frank
>>
>>
>> On 12/5/2011 1:54 PM, Scott Sainsbury wrote:
>>> Ivory Gull -- rare translucent-white porcelain china on the wing!
>>>
>>> On Dec 3, 2011, at 8:53 AM, Larry and Mona Rogers wrote:
>>>
>>>> Great snowy owl photos - what a beautiful bird!  Looking at the 
>>>> pictures brings to mind what may appear to be a really dumb question: 
>>>> What is the best looking bird you have ever seen?  We realize that this 
>>>> is on the same order as asking "What is your favorite color?", but it 
>>>> still might be fun to compile a list.  We have seen over 700 bird 
>>>> species all over the place; the snowy owl is probably pretty near the 
>>>> top of our list.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Send in your entries.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Larry and Mona
>>>>
>