Location: Eagleville Preserve, Mansfield Observation date: 8/11/08 Number of species: 19 Mourning Dove X Chimney Swift 11 Downy Woodpecker X Eastern Phoebe X Blue Jay 1 American Crow X Black-capped Chickadee X Tufted Titmouse X White-breasted Nuthatch X Blue-gray Gnatcatcher X American Robin X Gray Catbird X Cedar Waxwing X Yellow Warbler 2 Prairie Warbler 1 Chipping Sparrow X Song Sparrow X Northern Cardinal X American Goldfinch X This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(_http://ebird.org_ (http://ebird.org) ) Location: Mansfield Hollow Field Trial Area Observation date: 8/12/08 Number of species: 25 Semipalmated Sandpiper 1 Herring Gull 5 Mourning Dove X Ruby-throated Hummingbird 3 Downy Woodpecker X Eastern Wood-Pewee 3 Eastern Phoebe X Yellow-throated Vireo 1 Red-eyed Vireo 4 Blue Jay X American Crow X Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1 Black-capped Chickadee X Tufted Titmouse X White-breasted Nuthatch X House Wren 2 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2 American Robin X Gray Catbird X Cedar Waxwing X Pine Warbler 2 Field Sparrow 4 Northern Cardinal X Baltimore Oriole 1 American Goldfinch X This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(_http://ebird.org_ (http://ebird.org) ) My 2 cents - ask for change if you want. I am, by anyone's estimation, an inexperienced birder. In the short time I have been actively birding I have been lucky enough to see quite a few "interesting" birds, a few I've found myself, most I have been alerted to by the members of this list, both personally and through the daily listings. I would never have seen or even known about some of the great birds in this state over the past year if it were not for the exceptional Connecticut birding community. We are privileged to have a great many active birders with a fantastic level of expertise and experience who routinely share their sightings and their knowledge with anyone who cares to look at this list or ask. Like most new birders, I have managed to make more than my share of mis-identifications and mis-statements (I no longer say "Canadian Geese"). I am more than happy when someone points out my error, explains why it is probably not so, and points me in the right direction. (I can't imagine preferring to believe an incorrect identification, rather than being told or guided to the truth). Not once has anyone been in any way rude or demeaning over my ignorance, and instead I have consistently received encouragement and help. I have to believe that as long as you accept advice and information in the spirit it is given here you will not be treated any differently. If occasionally something posted here could be taken two ways, my experience dictates that it should be construed as an attempt to be constructive and helpful. Finally, I'd like to add that birding lists are not always like this in other states. I have seen snide remarks and routine attempts at one-upsmanship on other lists by people with no where near the level of knowledge and ability that is displayed here. Personally, I'm grateful to have the help and support we have available. Don Morgan Coventry **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )