In a message dated Tue, 20 Mar 2001  4:56:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, Gunnar Jauch <[log in to unmask]> writes:

<<I remember a particular debate on the nature of thrushes  years ago. Certain listers proved to be some kind of self styled ornithological experts -- perhaps
Keats would refer to those (e.g. to Tom K.) as  *Wise Thrushes*...; -.


Cheers,


Gunnar>>

I recall it all too well, as I recall being called to task for my wilder speculations by the esteemed and greatly missed Jack Kroll.  I had some fun with the birds, but ultimately conceded the field to Jack.

Tom K