Hi folks: Pardon the non-bird content here, but since most birders are also interested in natural history as a whole, I would like to announce the availability of the second edition of Dragonflies and Damselflies of Northeast Ohio. This volume includes 140 species, with distribution maps covering the 14 northeast Ohio counties. The book is authored by some of Ohio's most talented naturalists: Larry Rosche, Judy Semroc, and Linda Gilbert, with illustrations by Jennifer Brumfield. You can order your copy online: http://www.ddneo.info/ This book breaks a lot of new ground, including multiple depictions of each species using stunning macro photography as well as illustrations, notes on behavior, habitat preferences, and the latest understanding of regional abundance. The production quality is very high; this is an impressive book to leaf through, and the sprial binding is ideal for field use. Proceeds from sales of the book go to the Natural Areas Division at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, a division that protects more than 4,000 acres in the region, and is home to many of the species featured in the book. Andy -- Andy Jones, Ph.D. William A. and Nancy R. Klamm Endowed Chair of Ornithology and Head of Department of Ornithology Cleveland Museum of Natural History 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle Cleveland, OH 44106 http://www.cmnh.org/site/researchandcollections_Ornithology.aspx ______________________________________________________________________ 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]