2011 California Open Results

California Open 2011

San Diego, California - 12th and 13th, February 2011

Daniel Montano, Best of Palm Frond Carvings, Decorative 

IWCA Style Decoy Division Open Judges: Cliff Hollestelle, Kevin O'Connell, RD Wilson     Recorder: Kathy Rote Best of  IWCA Style Decoy – No of Entries = 28 1           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Pintail F 2           Tom Christie, Lincoln, NE  Goldeneye 3           John Gewerth, Homer Glen, IL  Teal, Green Winged Best of Marsh Ducks – No of Entries = 17 1           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Pintail F 2           John Gewerth, Homer Glen, IL  Teal, Green Winged 3           John Gewerth, Homer Glen, IL  Teal, Cinnamon Mallard – No of Entries = 2 1           Frank Stout, Newport, OR  Mallard M 2           Jerry & Bev Carson, Citrus Heights, CA  Mallard M Pintail – No of Entries = 4 1           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Pintail F 2           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Pintail M 3           Jim Brace, Liberty Twsp, OH  Pintail M Widgeon – No of Entries = 2 1           Anthony Donato, Fresno, CA  Widgeon F 2           Doug Muldowney, Sammamish, WA Widgeon Cinnamon Teal – No of Entries = 3 1           John Gewerth, Homer Glen, IL  Teal, Cinnamon 2           John Gewerth, Homer Glen, IL  Teal, Cinnamon 3           Chester Wilcox, Citrus Heights, CA  Teal, Cinnamon M All Other Teal – No of Entries = 4 1           John Gewerth, Homer Glen, IL  Teal, Green Winged 2           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Teal, Blue-Winged F 3           Tom Hines, La Jolla, CA  Teal F HM      Jerry & Bev Carson, Citrus Heights, CA  Teal, Green Winged F Widgeon – No of Entries = 2 1           Anthony Donato, Fresno, CA  Widgeon F 2           Doug Muldowney, Sammamish, WA Widgeon Wood Duck – No of Entries = 1 1           Chester Wilcox, Citrus Heights, CA  Wood Duck M Best of Diving Ducks – No of Entries = 10 1           Tom Christie, Lincoln, NE  Goldeneye 2           Walter Gaskill, Beaufort, NC  Canvasback  3           David Van Lanen, Green Bay, WI Redhead M Canvasback – No of Entries = 2 1           Walter Gaskill, Beaufort, NC Canvasback  2           Charles Petersen, Concord, CA  Canvasback  Goldeneye – No of Entries = 1 1           Tom Christie, Lincoln, NE  Goldeneye Merganser – No of Entries = 2 1           Tom Hines, La Jolla, CA  Merganser, Hooded M 2           Grant Werdick, La Mesa, CA  Merganser, Hooded M Redhead – No of Entries = 2 1           David Van Lanen, Green Bay, WI Redhead M 2           Kevin Moreau, Santee, CA  Redhead F Ringneck – No of Entries = 2 1           Byrn & Joanne Watson, Centralia, WA Ringneck M 1           Brad Snodgrass, Junction City, CA  Ringneck F Scaup – No of Entries = 1 1           Bruce Sterling, Calgary, AB  Scaup Best of Geese – No of Entries = 1 1           Vern Jones, Westport, WA Brant IWCA Style Decoy Division Amateur Judges: Cliff Hollestelle, Kevin O'Connell, RD Wilson     Recorder: Kathy Rote Best of  IWCA Style Decoy, Amateur – No of Entries = 2 1           Samuel Ciaramitaro, Concord, CA  Teal, Cinnamon M 2           Jim Moore, Ridgefield, WA Dusky Canada Goose Best of Marsh Ducks – No of Entries = 1 1           Samuel Ciaramitaro, Concord, CA  Teal, Cinnamon M Best of Geese – No of Entries = 1 1           Jim Moore, Ridgefield, WA Dusky Canada Goose Contemporary Working Decoy Division Judges:  Chuck Petersen, Mike Dowell, Grant Werdick     Recorder: Darlene Westbrock Best of Contemporary Working Decoy – No of Entries = 23 1           Jeff Compton, Nisswa, MN  Ruddy Duck  M 2           Tom Westbrock, Paso Robles, CA  Scoter, White Wing 3           Doug Muldowney, Sammamish, WA Mallard M Best of Marsh Ducks – No of Entries = 10 1           Doug Muldowney, Sammamish, WA Mallard M 2           Doug Muldowney, Sammamish, WA Pintail M 3           Bob Ceresa, Omaha, NE  Wood Duck M Mallard – No of Entries = 2 1           Doug Muldowney, Sammamish, WA Mallard M 2           Doug Muldowney, Sammamish, WA Mallard F Pintail – No of Entries = 3 1           Doug Muldowney, Sammamish, WA Pintail M 2           Jerry & Bev Carson, Citrus Heights, CA  Pintail M 3           Tom Newell, La Conner, WA Pintail Shoveler – No of Entries = 1 1           Wade Kelly, Arroyo Grande, CA  Shoveler F Teal – No of Entries = 2 1           Bob Ceresa, Omaha, NE  Teal, Green Winged M 2           Jeff Compton, Nisswa, MN  Teal, Green Winged M Wood Duck – No of Entries = 2 1           Bob Ceresa, Omaha, NE  Wood Duck M 2           Jeff Compton, Nisswa, MN  Wood Duck M Best of Diving Ducks – No of Entries = 10 1           Jeff Compton, Nisswa, MN  Ruddy Duck  M 2           Brad Snodgrass, Junction City, CA  Scaup 3           Jerry Harris, Dallas, OR  Canvasback  M Bufflehead – No of Entries = 2 1           Jeff Compton, Nisswa, MN  Bufflehead M 2           Don Le Grand, Lemon Grove, CA  Bufflehead Canvasback  – No of Entries = 3 1           Jerry Harris, Dallas, OR  Canvasback  M 2           Wade Kelly, Arroyo Grande, CA  Canvasback  M 3           Don Le Grand, Lemon Grove, CA  Canvasback  Merganser – No of Entries = 2 1           Jeff Compton, Nisswa, MN  Merganser, Hooded M 2           Tom Westbrock, Paso Robles, CA  Merganser, Common Ruddy Duck  – No of Entries = 1 1           Jeff Compton, Nisswa, MN  Ruddy Duck  M Scaup – No of Entries = 2 1           Brad Snodgrass, Junction City, CA  Scaup 2           Jerry & Bev Carson, Citrus Heights, CA  Scaup M Best of Geese And Confidence – No of Entries = 1 1           Jerry & Bev Carson, Citrus Heights, CA  Coot M Best Sea Ducks  – No of Entries = 2 1           Tom Westbrock, Paso Robles, CA  Scoter, White Wing 2           Don Le Grand, Lemon Grove, CA  Surf Scoter California Shooting Rig Judges:  John Gewerth, Bill Browne, Keith Rogers     Recorder: Kathy Rote Best of California Shooting Rig – No of Entries = 4 1           Tom Christie, Lincoln, NE  Black Ducks 2           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Nene Geese 3           Walter Gaskill, Beaufort, NC Long-Tailed Ducks Decorative Floating, Open Judges: John Gewerth, Jeff Compton, Keith Rogers      Recorder: Kathy Rote Best of Decorative Floating, Open – No of Entries = 24 1           Anthony Donato, Fresno, CA  Canvasback  M 2           Glenn Mcmurdo, Cobourg, On  Bufflehead F 3           William Browne Iii, Lincoln, NE  Scaup Best of Marsh Ducks – No of Entries = 9 1           Glenn Mcmurdo, Cobourg, On  Teal, Cinnamon 2           Brad Snodgrass, Junction City, CA  Teal, Green Winged 3           Chester Wilcox, Citrus Heights, CA  Teal, Blue-Winged M HM      Wade Kelly, Arroyo Grande, CA  Mallard M Best of Diving Ducks – No of Entries = 12 1           Anthony Donato, Fresno, CA  Canvasback  M 2           Glenn Mcmurdo, Cobourg, On  Bufflehead F 3           William Browne Iii, Lincoln, NE  Scaup Canvasback – No of Entries = 4 1           Anthony Donato, Fresno, CA  Canvasback  M 2           Don Gabelhouse, Jr, Lincoln, NE  Canvasback  M 3           Brad Snodgrass, Junction City, CA  Canvasback  M HM      Alfred Ikeda, Palos Verdes Estates, CA  Canvasback  Other Diver – No of Entries = 8 1           Glenn Mcmurdo, Cobourg, ON  Bufflehead F 2           William Browne Iii, Lincoln, NE  Scaup 3           William Browne Iii, Lincoln, NE  Scaup HM      David Van Lanen, Green Bay, WI Redhead F Decorative Floating, Intermediate Judges: John Gewerth, Jeff Compton, Keith Rogers      Recorder: Kathy Rote Best of Decorative Floating, Intermediate – No of Entries = 1 1           Doug Madsen, San Diego, CA  Ruddy Duck M Decorative Floating, Novice Judges: John Gewerth, Jeff Compton, Keith Rogers      Recorder: Kathy Rote Best of Decorative Floating, Novice – No of Entries = 1 1           Tom Oakes, Walnut Creek, CA  Canvasback  Decorative Non-Floating, Open Judges:  Doug Miller, Tom Christie, Bob Berry     Recorder: Barbara Janman Best of Decorative Non-Floating, Open – No of Entries = 20 1           Lona Smith, Burley, ID  Saw Whet Owl 2           Peter Kaune, Gig Harbor, WA Spotted Towhee 3           Peter Kaune, Gig Harbor, WA Verdin Best of Waterfowl – No of Entries = 1 1           Alfred Ikeda, Palos Verdes Estates, CA  Mallard Drake Best of Song Birds – No of Entries = 12 1           Peter Kaune, Gig Harbor, WA Spotted Towhee 2           Peter Kaune, Gig Harbor, WA Verdin 3           Bruce Sterling, Calgary, AB  Finch, Rose HM      Kazuo Nobe, Mu Kou, Kyoto, Japan   Brown-Eared Bulbul HM      Dale Steffen, Rancho Santa Fe, CA  Calif. Towhee Best of Raptors – No of Entries = 3 1           Lona Smith, Burley, Id  Saw Whet Owl 2           Chester Wilcox, Citrus Heights, CA  Owl Pgmy 3           James Marieiro, Martinez, CA  Hawk, Harris Best of Gamebirds – No of Entries = 1 1           William Browne III, Lincoln, NE  Partridge Best of Miscellaneous – No of Entries = 3 1           Kiyoshi Takeuchi, Kauansh Hyougo, Japan  Turnstone 2           Chester Wilcox, Citrus Heights, CA  Rail Sora 3           Dave Dignam, Cambria, CA  Scarlet Macaw Decorative Non-Floating, Intermediate Judges:  Doug Miller, Tom Christie, Bob Berry     Recorder: Barbara Janman Best of Decorative Non-Floating, Intermediate – No of Entries = 14 1           Jerry Allred, Garland, UT  Finch, Gold 2           Jerry Allred, Garland, UT   Finch, House 3           Bob Mathews, Fair Oaks, CA  Killdeer Best of Waterfowl – No of Entries =1 1           Everett Rodriguez, Salinas, CA  Old Squaw Best of Songbirds – No of Entries = 8 1           Jerry Allred, Garland, UT  Finch, Gold 2           Jerry Allred, Garland, UT   Finch, House 3           Terry Diesburg, Longmont, Co  Chicadees Best of Raptors – No of Entries = 4 1           Jerry Allred, Garland, UT  Kestrel 2           Stephen Rine, Morro Bay, CA  Owl, Barred 3           Bob Mathews, Fair Oaks, CA  Kestrel HM      Everett Rodriguez, Salinas, CA  Kestrel Best of Gamebirds – No of Entries = 1 1           Bob Mathews, Fair Oaks, CA  Mountain Quail Best of All Other 1           Bob Mathews, Fair Oaks, CA Killdeer 2           Everett Rodriguez, Salinas, CA Kingfisher Decorative Non-Floating, Novice Judges:  Doug Miller, Tom Christie, Bob Berry     Recorder: Barbara Janman Best of Decorative Non-Floating, Novice – No of Entries = 7 1           Ray Viramontes, Elk Grove, CA  Quail Mountain 2           Ray Viramontes, Elk Grove, CA  Hummingbird 3           John Gibbs, Thousand Oaks, CA  Hawk, Broad Winged Best of Waterfowl – No of Entries = 1 1           Paul Marez, Riverside, CA  Wood Duck Best of Songbirds – No of Entries = 3 1           Ray Viramontes, Elk Grove, CA  Hummingbird 2           Jim Moore, Ridgefield, WA Finch, Gold 3           Jim Moore, Ridgefield, WA Hummingbird Best of Raptors – No of Entries = 1 1           John Gibbs, Thousand Oaks, CA  Hawk, Broad Winged Best of Gamebirds – No of Entries = 1 1           Ray Viramontes, Elk Grove, CA  Quail Mountain Best of All Other – No of Entries = 1 1           Robert Ziesler, Ridgecrest, CA  Road Runner Decorative Miniature, Open Judges:  Doug Miller, Tom Christie, Bob Berry     Recorder: Barbara Janman Best of Decorative Miniature, Open – No of Entries = 8 1           Gerald Painter, Great Falls, MT  Brown Thrasher 2           Kiyoshi Takeuchi, Kauansh Hyougo, Japan   Chinese Little Bittern 3           Haruhiko Sakakura, Nabari, Mie, Japan  Common Kestrel HM      Ray Richmond, Wahoo, NE  Pheasant Ring-Necked HM      Mike Dowell, Fallbrook, CA  Puffins HM      Barbara Janman, Calgary, AB  Saw Whet Owl Decorative Miniature, Intermediate Judges:  Doug Miller, Tom Christie, Bob Berry     Recorder: Barbara Janman Best of Decorative Miniature, Intermediate – No of Entries = 1 1           Everett Rodriguez, Salinas, CA  Goose Decorative Miniature, Novice Judges:  Doug Miller, Tom Christie, Bob Berry     Recorder: Barbara Janman Best of Decorative Miniature, Novice – No of Entries = 1 1           Mel Gustafson, Tempe, AZ  Hummingbird Jim Hopper Memorial IWCA Style Shorebirds, Open Judges:  Glenn Mcmurdo, Anthony Donato, Byrn Watson   Recorder: Pam Wilson, Lesley Parkin Best of Jim Hopper Memorial IWCA Style Shorebirds, Open – No of Entries = 19 1           Andy Chlupsa, Cadiz, KY  Phalarope 2           Walter Gaskill, Beaufort, NC Dowitcher 3           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Lapwing Sandpipers, Dunlins – No of Entries = 4 1           Walter Gaskill, Beaufort, NC Dunlin 2           Bruce Divaccaro, Sheffield Village, OH  Sandpiper 3           William Browne Iii, Lincoln, NE  Sandpiper Sanderlings – No of Entries = 4 1           Jerry & Bev Carson, Citrus Heights, CA  Sanderling 2           Jerry & Bev Carson, Citrus Heights, CA  Sanderling 3           Donna Wasson, Valley Center, CA  Sanderling Turnstones, Knots, Dowitchers – No of Entries = 1 1           Walter Gaskill, Beaufort, NC Dowitcher Golden Plovers – No of Entries = 3 1           Tom Hines, La Jolla, CA  Plover, Golden 2           Tom Hines, La Jolla, CA  Plover, Golden 3           Dick Marshall, Cambria, CA  Plover, Golden All Other Plovers – No of Entries = 4 1           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Lapwing 2           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Plover, Blacksmith 3           Jerry & Bev Carson, Citrus Heights, CA  Plover, Semipalm All Others – No of Entries = 3 1           Andy Chlupsa, Cadiz, KY  Phalarope 2           Barbara Janman, Calgary, AB  Phalarope 3           Bob Berry, El Cajon, CA  Snipe Jim Hopper Memorial IWCA Style Shorebirds, Amateur Judges:  Glenn Mcmurdo, Anthony Donato, Byrn Watson   Recorder: Pam Wilson, Lesley Parkin Best of Jim Hopper Memorial IWCA Style Shorebirds, Amateur – No of Entries = 3 1           Ray Viramontes, Elk Grove, CA  Sanderling 2           Ray Viramontes, Elk Grove, CA  Avocet Avocets, Stilts – No of Entries = 2 1           Ray Viramontes, Elk Grove, CA  Avocet Sandpipers, Dunlins – No of Entries = 1 1           Ray Viramontes, Elk Grove, CA  Sanderling Wildlife As Sculpture Judges:  Glenn Mcmurdo, Anthony Donato, Byrn Watson   Recorder: Pam Wilson, Lesley Parkin Best of Wildlife As Sculpture – No of Entries = 7 1           Allen Faltys, Tekamah, NE  The Plum Thicket 2           Dick Marshall, Cambria, CA  Falcon 3           Bill Herbert, Tucson, AZ  Barn Owl Soon-To-Be Antiques Judges:  Dick Knoer, Peter Kaune, Paul Devers     Recorder: Paddy O’Connell, Jenny Werdick Best of Soon-To-Be Antiques – No of Entries = 24 1           R.D. Wilson, Mineola, TX  Eider 2           R.D. Wilson, Mineola, TX  Curlew 3           Bill Herbert, Tucson, AZ  Yellowlegs HM      Mark Finisecy, Faulkner, MD  Goldeneye M HM      Bill Herbert, Tucson, AZ  Ruddy Duck HM      Dick Marshall, Cambria, CA  Ruddy Duck Pair Best of Ducks – No of Entries = 12 1           R.D. Wilson, Mineola, TX  Eider 2           Bill Herbert, Tucson, AZ  Ruddy Duck 3           Kevin O’Connell, Tucson, AZ  Mallard HM      Mark Finisecy, Faulkner, MD  Goldeneye M Best of Goose And Confidence – No of Entries = 2 1           Dick Marshall, Cambria, CA  Brant 2           Bill Herbert, Tucson, AZ  Canada Goose Best of Shorebirds – No of Entries = 10 1           R.D. Wilson, Mineola, TX  Curlew 2           Bill Herbert, Tucson, AZ  Yellowlegs 3           Dick Marshall, Cambria, CA  Curlew HM      Royce Embanks Jr, Madras, OR  Godwit, Marbled Bench Division Judges:  Dick Knoer, Peter Kaune, Paul Devers     Recorder: Paddy O’Connell, Jenny Werdick Best of Bench Division – No of Entries = 8 1           Byrn & Joanne Watson, Centralia, WA Least Tern 2           Donna Wasson, Valley Center, CA  Toucan 3           Byrn & Joanne Watson, Centralia, WA Spirit Bird HM      Ricky Coronel, San Diego, CA  Pygmy Leaf Chameleon HM      Paul Marez, Riverside, CA  Rooster HM      Karen Geuy, Fallbrook, CA  Toucan HM      Ricky Coronel, San Diego, CA  Yellow Tree Frog HM      Jim Moore, Ridgefield, WA Loon Decorative Fish, Open Judges:  Jeff Compton, Lance Lyons, Brad Snodgrass     Recorder: Virginia Crawford Best of Decorative Fish – No of Entries = 6 1           Bob Berry, El Cajon, CA  Yellow Tail Wrasse 2           Bob Berry, El Cajon, CA  Flag Rock Fish 3           James Marieiro, Martinez, CA  Trout, Cutthroat Decorative Fish, Intermediate Judges:  Jeff Compton, Lance Lyons, Brad Snodgrass     Recorder: Virginia Crawford Best of Decorative Fish – No of Entries = 4 1           John Rieger, San Diego, CA  Blue Gill 2           Tim Schafer, Vail, AZ  Trout, Apache 3           Ricky Coronel, San Diego, CA  Stingray Decorative Fish, Novice Judges:  Jeff Compton, Lance Lyons, Brad Snodgrass     Recorder: Virginia Crawford Best of Decorative Fish – No of Entries = 14 1           Jim Moore, Ridgefield, WA Blue Gill 2           Tom Oakes, Walnut Creek, CA  Trout, Rainbow 3           Jim Moore, Ridgefield, WA Chinook Salmon Trout – No of Entries = 6 1           Tom Oakes, Walnut Creek, CA  Trout, Rainbow 2           Tom Oakes, Walnut Creek, CA  Trout, Brook 3           Jack Berry  Trout, Rainbow Miscellaneous – No of Entries = 5 1           Jim Moore, Ridgefield, WA Blue Gill 2           George Newell, San Luis Obispo, CA  Blue Gill 3           Paul Marez, Riverside, CA  Bass, Large-Mouth HM      Tim Richards, Cedar City, UT  Steelhead Natural Finish – No of Entries = 3 1           Jim Moore, Ridgefield, WA Chinook Salmon 2           Tom Nickelson, Paso Robles, CA  Kokanee Salmon 3           Tom Nickelson, Paso Robles, CA  Golden Trout Decorative Smoothie Judges:  John Gewerth, Bill Browne, Keith Rogers     Recorder: Barbara Janman Best of Decorative Smoothie – No of Entries = 5 1           John Gewerth, Homer Glen, IL  Pintail 2           Bob Berry, El Cajon, CA  Crimson Rosella 3           Bob Berry, El Cajon, CA  Bronzewing Best of Decorative Smoothie Waterfowl – No of Entries = 2 1           John Gewerth, Homer Glen, IL  Pintail 2           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Teal, Blue-Winged Best of Decorative Smoothie Other – No of Entries = 3 1           Bob Berry, El Cajon, CA  Crimson Rosella 2           Bob Berry, El Cajon, CA  Bronzewing 3           Everett Rodriguez, Salinas, CA  Virginia Rail Golden Coot Judges: Cliff Hollestelle, Kevin O’Connell, Bob Sutton    Recorder: Kathy Rote Best of Golden Coot – No of Entries = 10 1           Tom Christie, Lincoln, NE  Coot 2           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Coot 3           Byrn & Joanne Watson, Centralia, WA Coot Auction, Cork Decoy Judges: Chuck Petersen, Mike Dowell, Grant Werdick      Recorder: Darlene Westbrock Best of Auction, Cork Decoy – No of Entries = 1 1           John Gewerth, Homer Glen, IL  Red Breasted Merganser Auction, Wildfowl Head Contest Judges:  Doug Miller, Tom Christie, Bob Berry     Recorder: Barbara Janman Best of Auction, Wildfowl Head Contest – No of Entries = 1 1           Bob Berry, El Cajon, CA  Chilean Flamingo Palm Frond Carvings Judges:  Glenn McMurdo, Anthony Donato/Bill Browne, Byrn Watson    Recorder: Pam Wilson Best of  Palm Frond Carvings, Decoy Style – No of Entries = 15 1           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Gull 2           Tom Christie, Lincoln, NE  Shoveler 3           Bob Furia, W. Chester, OH  Gadwall M Puddleducks – No of Entries = 7 1           Tom Christie, Lincoln, NE  Shoveler 2           Bob Furia, W. Chester, OH  Gadwall M 3           Geoffrey Vine, Waunakee, WI Green-Winged Teal Diving Ducks – No of Entries = 4 1           R.D. Wilson, Mineola, TX  Merganser, Red-Breasted 2           John Gewerth, Homer Glen, IL  Golden Eye 3           Dale Steffen, Rancho Santa Fe, CA  Lesser Scaup Sea Ducks And Others – No of Entries = 4 1           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Gull 2           Jeff Compton, Nisswa, MN  Eider, King 3           David Van Lanen, Green Bay, WI Long-Tailed Ducks M Best of  Palm Frond Carvings, Decorative – No of Entries = 8 1           Daniel Montano, National  City, CA  Turkey 2           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Collared Dove 3           R.D. Wilson, Mineola, TX  Falcon, Caracara Auction, Canvas Decoys Judges:   Chuck Petersen, Mike Dowell, Grant Werdick    Recorder: Darlene Westbrock Best of Auction Canvas Decoys – No of Entries = 3 1           Pete Egan, Falmouth, VA  Swan 2           Byrn & Joanne Watson, Centralia, WA Ring Necked 3           Heck Rice Jr., Hanover, VA Grebe, Pied-Billed Auction, Silhouettes Judges: Dick Knoer, Peter Kaune, Paul Devers      Recorder: Paddy O’Connell, Jenny Werdick Best of Auction, Silhouettes – No of Entries = 4 1           Kevin Moreau, Santee, CA  Eider, King 2           Daniel Montano, National  City, CA  California Quail 3           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Black-Necked Stilt HM      Bob Ceresa, Omaha, NE  Mallard M Auction, Working Shorebirds Judges: Dick Knoer, Peter Kaune, Paul Devers      Recorder: Paddy O’Connell, Jenny Werdick Best of Auction, Working Shorebirds – No of Entries = 4 1           Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Willet 2           Jeff Compton, Nisswa, MN  Yellowlegs 3           Bill Herbert, Tucson, AZ  Semi-Palmated Plover HM      Bill Herbert, Tucson, AZ  Golden Plover Auction, Objects of Nature – No of Entries = 4 Judges: John Gewerth, Bill Browne, Keith Rogers  Recorder: Connie Faltys 1           Bob Berry, El Cajon, CA  Bird of Paradise 2           Karen Geuy, Fallbrook, CA  Shell 3           Susan Ferguson, Ruthven, IA  Mallard Feather HM      Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA  Pheasant Feather