If you've ever spent time birding at the Santa Ana NWR in south Texas, or looked forward to do so, it is time to make your voice heard about some sneaky plans to clear a wide swath of native vegetation on either side of the border and build a tall wall, ostensibly to prevent trespassing by folks from the south. This will destroy much of the habitat for birds and other forms of life from the south in an area purchased 95% by duck stamps. If you've birded there, or plan to do so, a way for making it possible in its primeval state is available at http://refugeassociation.org/action/#/85 . Even brief remarks can make a difference. Bill Whan ______________________________________________________________________ Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. Please consider joining our Society, at www.ohiobirds.org/site/membership.php. Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: listserv.miamioh.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask]