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Hilton Pond 12/29/02 (2002 Totals)




2002 was a better than average banding year at Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History, with 2,395 individuals captured and released. Record highs were set for two species.


For a photo essay about the 78 species banded in the past year, check out "This Week at Hilton Pond" for the bonus "week" of 29-31 December 2002 at http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek021229.html .

Included are some interesting charts--plus close-up photos of Wilson's Warbler, House Finch, and Winter Wren.

Please forward this message to others who are interested in nature and birds. Anyone can get a free weekly reminder for "This Week at Hilton Pond" by sending a blank e-mail to mailto:info@hiltonpond.org with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line.


Happy Nature Watching, and Happy 2003!


BILL
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BILL HILTON JR., Executive Director
Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History
1432 DeVinney Road, York, South Carolina 29745 USA
hilton@hiltonpond.org, (803) 684-5852, eFax: (503) 218-0845

The mission of Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History is "to conserve plants, animals, and other natural components of the Piedmont Region of the eastern United States through observation, scientific study, and education for students of all ages." Please visit our web sites (courtesy of Comporium.net) at http://www.hiltonpond.org and
http://www.rubythroat.org .


"Never trust a person too lazy to get up for sunrise or too busy to
watch the sunset."					BHjr.