Christine, Well worth the effort if it's not crowded. I had the bird at about 50 yards and 10x was fine. Sean McCandless relocated it a few days later and had breathtaking views at 20 yards ! Gary A. Griffith (BrdNSum@dpnet.net) Elkton, Maryland ---------- > > To those of you who have been out to see the P Loon. Is it even worth it to > try > to see the bird with 10x40's. I'm looking at buying a scope but not by this > weekend, and I have to visit a friend in Balto. anyway, so should I give it a > go? Anyone seen the P. Loon today? If so where? > > Thanks, > > Christine > > PS-after 4PM please send copy of response to chrisndave@erols.com > >