wow Patti -- better stay in VT!
S
On Aug 3, 2012, at 11:24 AM, Patti Haynes wrote:

> This morning at 10 am I made a dump run to the Moretown Landfill. It
> was a busy place, but in the dust and din I noticed TV's streaming in
> from over the hillside. The steady flow of birds numbered 52 at my
> last count, all of which appeared to ride a thermal up near/over the
> methane flame! Who knew?! I did, of course, have my binoculars handy
> (it IS a 'birder's car' after all) and scanned the birds for a
> possible Black Vulture, with no luck.
> 
> Upon my arrival home in beautiful downtown Moretown, there were two
> Merlins circling over the house. One was VERY noisy, presumably a
> hungry juvenile.
> 
> So many birds, so little time (another favorite bumper sticker)
> Enjoy!
> 
> Patti
> 


Scott Sainsbury
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