Dear Mr. John B, I just have 3 words...wow, wow, wow!  That was a truly exciting read and I thank you for sharing!  What you wrote definitely has put me on the "edge of my seat" and wondering if perhaps this Hanukkah could be the season of our ingathering.  And if not this year, perhaps next year during The Feast of Trumpets.

 

Note:  A belated "thank you" for your supportive post of April 25.   There's a wonderful movie on bird watching/calling that came out last year called "The Big Year" with Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson.  Enjoyable (rental) comedy for the family this Christmas season. 

 

Many blessings to you and yours!