Birders are big on lists-- North American list, Ohio list, a very few
birders--county lists, yard lists, and lists of lists. Minnesota birders
take lists to the extreme. They have lists of everything imaginable.
     It is relatively simple, and requires little knowledge for a birder to
obtain their list(s) by a person camping on their computer, waiting for
someone, who has expanded considerable time and resources, to post of a
rarity they found. Is the "accomplishment", being able to drive "x" hours
to see a rarity?
     Another list, thought of by someone else, is a list of birds/species
found by the observer without computer assistance or the aid of an
over-priced birding tour guide person. Say what?! You want me to find birds
on my own? That is right, it's radical. But  think of all the satisfaction
you will have, knowing your list(s) is accomplished "the old-fashioned
way". Fewer species, but maybe more satisfaction.
     Good birding,
     John Herman

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