Same here with visitors from Germany, re the blue jay and northern cardinal. marcia -----Original Message----- From: Jane Stein <[log in to unmask]> To: VTBIRD <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Mon, Dec 5, 2011 8:54 am Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Avian Beauty Contest A spectacular bird we hardly notice and take for granted, yes. will never forget the reaction of friends visiting the U.S. from the .K for the first time when they spotted a bluejay. Jane n 12/5/2011 8:36 AM, Andy Deegan wrote: Personal favorite is the Blue Jay. If we didn't see it everyday we would go out of our way to find it. On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 8:04 AM, Bob Dill<[log in to unmask]>wrote: > Another vote for the male Wood Duck: local, wary and spectacular. > > Bob > ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1873 / Virus Database: 2102/4656 - Release Date: 12/04/11