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Canada Warbler I spent 20 minutes this morning watching a female Canada Warbler in my backyard. Two revelations from that observation: 1. She flicked her wings nearly as frequently as a Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2. She ate a 2 to 2.5 inch walking stick! She maneuvered --how the heck do you spell that word--you know, moved it around--until it was lengthwise, much as a Great Blue Heron with a large fish. It seemed to go down quite easily. Buff-breasted Sandpiper 3 were at the Evergreen Sod Farm mid afternoon yesterday. They were mowing the grass, so much disturbance. Ruby-throated Hummingbird Tubby is still here (first seen Aug 8). I have tried to explain wing-loading and aerodynamics to him, but he just sits there and burps. He gives no indication he is considering a southbound flight. Edge Wade Columbia, MO [log in to unmask] __________________________________________________ * Audubon Society of Missouri's * * Wild Bird Discussion Forum * *------------------------------------------------* * To unsubscribe send the message * * SIGNOFF MOBIRDS-L * * to [log in to unmask] * * To subscribe send the message * * SUBSCRIBE MOBIRDS-L your name * * to [log in to unmask] * *------------------------------------------------* * To access the list archives from July 2002 on: * * http://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html * ##################################################