I did some birding in nw CT today (10 June), visiting Kent (3 CERULEAN WARBLERS, River Rd), Cornwall, Sharon, Canaan, etc- mainly in hopes of locating a Sandhill Crane, several of which were reported in the region in May. Unsuccessful in that regard, though I did see 4 different BLACK VULTURES, as follows: 1 - over New Milford High School on Rt.7 1 - over Rt. 4, Sharon near Ellsworth Hill Farm 1- over River Rd., Cornwall 1- over Rt 8, Derby exit 15, near Home Depot The species sure has expanded throughout the state! Frank Mantlik Stratford