Letters from Gerald.

The document titled "Picoides" provides information on various topics related to ornithology. It announces the release of a historical fiction novel by Rob Butler, which explores bird conservation, museums, and ornithological meetings. The document also highlights a Swainson's Hawk Population Modeling Project led by Christopher Vennum, which aims to collaborate with researchers and banders of Swainson's hawks throughout North America. Additionally, it introduces a new reference website called "Bird Eggs of Canada," which provides high-resolution photographs of bird eggs from regularly breeding species in Canada. The website is designed to be accessible to ornithologists and wildlife biologists in the field. [Extracted from the article]