My landlady and a couple of close friends are "birders"... they're the ones with sharp eyes (and ears!). My specialty is identifying and photographing wildflowers. Easier. Much easier. Flowers usually don't hop out of sight, or stick their heads underwater, or fly directly overhead just as you get them in focus. ;) These are turning out very nicely... overall a great series! And they'll fill out garden scenes in our virtual worlds. Carolly