Yes! I hope Riatta does follow in the footsteps of those of us passionate about birding.
Therefore I gave her a 'First Guide to Birds of North America' by Roger Tory Peterson, complete with a printed list of all bird species we saw on the day when we visited.
I suggested that maybe her mom, Shianne, could look them up in the index, so they could see their pictures. It may help her learn to read and spell as well. That was also my first bird book, as it was many of ours, and I spent hours looking at ALL the field guides on the shelves beside my desk. Riatta, who is only 3, has been encouraged to ride, rope, and sing, and I hope this will encourage her to read, spell, and identify birds also.
Judith
Ninestone, Carroll County
> On Mar 10, 2025, at 11:19 PM, Karen Garrett <kjgarrett84...> wrote:
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> And maybe, just maybe, we have a new family of birders. That little girl might follow in the footsteps of young people, passionate about birding, that then make a career out of it. You never know.
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> On Mon, Mar 10, 2025, 11:02 PM Karen Holliday <ladyhawke1...> <mailto:<ladyhawke1...>> wrote:
> I don't think its thousands. But the money is going to be very helpful. The owners of the small farm are using the money to set up a college fund for their children. A wonderful windfall for a family who doesn't have much income.
> I know the poor lost Grosbeak would be happy to know his unexpected visit to Arkansas was exciting for birders in our state and surrounding states, and also generated college funds for the owner's children. A great gift from the Grosbeak to us.
> Karen Holliday
> Maumelle
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> From: Jonathan Perry <jonathanperry24...> <mailto:<jonathanperry24...>> > Date: 3/10/25 7:05 PM <> (GMT-06:00)
> To: <ARBIRD-L...> <mailto:<ARBIRD-L...> > Subject: Re: Yellow Grosbeak (Berryville/Carroll County)
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> Lord, I hope a lot. I love free enterprise, don’t we all?
> Jonathan
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