Thanks to Craig's earlier report went to Conneaut for a couple of hrs. Had the juvenile western sandpiper, red knot and baird's-- all exceptional close views. No scope needed. Just use your car as a blind. Total of 8 species of shorebirds. While studying the intricate feather patterns on the red knot, a laughing gull flew in and graced us with his presence ( thanks to Craig for his sharp eyes). The laughing gull gave us a great aerial show; his coloring was phenomenal. Also a great comparison to the other gulls present, including a greater black-backed. A truly wonderful afternoon! Sally Isacco Chardon ______________________________________________________________________ Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. Additional discussions can be found in our forums, at www.ohiobirds.org/forum/. You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask]