Ohio birders, especially those who live in the western counties, will
welcome a new Indiana checklist, offered by Don Gorney as a two-page
printout, at  http://www.dongorney.com/indianachecklist.htm  . It has
410 species vs. Ohio's 421 (I think), but does not include five extinct
and extirpated species that Ohio's includes.
        Indiana's birdlife resembles Ohio's more closely than any other
state's. Understandably enough, they have a few more western species,
and we a few more eastern ones. Thanks to Don for the customarily fine
work, and for making it so easily available.
Bill Whan
Columbus
p.s. speaking of western species, the weather now brewing could easily
help us catch up with Indiana on a few over the next couple of days!

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