500th species for the state

[Bob Righter]

Hi all

I like Brandon's post referring that Colorado's list is now at 498 species and wondering what will be the 500th species. 500 species for a state not bounded by ocean or national boundaries is quite remarkable. I haven't checked to see how many other states with similar boundary structures have over 500 species, but there can't be that many. What should we do to celebrate that glorious event? At least the observer should get some degree of notoriety and the 500th species should be covered on some publication. Does any one else have any thoughts on what we should to flag the event? It could be a great moment in Colorado's ornithology.

Bob Righter
Denver, CO

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[Gary Brower]

Bob, et al,

I agree that it would be a great moment in CO’s ornithology. But what if the magical plateau is reached because of one or more splits? No notoriety for an observer, but major rejoicing among those of us who might otherwise benefit!

Gary Brower
Englewood, CO

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