As one who always looks for a silver lining I must say that the devastation 
inflicted on the native ash trees by the EAB has been a real benefit to  
novice birders such as my wife and me.  Those leafless canopies interspersed 
within healthy forest stands makes spotting and identifying birds so much 
easier.  Our first ever trip to Maumee back in May was especially rewarding 
because of all the leafless branches.  Now if we can just get the EAB to go 
away and let our forests get back to normal.  

Mark

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