I can't seem to post my own 'hello' message - it keeps going back to the page that tells me to sign in! Anyhow, "hello" from me. Was very keen on birds in my youth - used to spend hours under a piece of hessian waiting for them and loved it. Have not done any in UK (I am from SA), and would very much like to become involved in groups that go out looking or talks about birds, to get to know about the UK birds. I have a book, and have a few in the garden, and park my car out in the countryside and just WATCH.