I'll think I keep it....

First off this should be on the 12th not on the 11th and I don't know why things got messed up but oh well.... 

Thank you everyone for their advice on cameras and lenses. I spent a lot of time reading the blip data on peoples photos, reading reviews, reading.. Then on Saturday I spend a good amount of time playing at multiple stores. Hands on seeing what i liked and didn't like.. In the end I left the 600mm on the shelf. To big to carry with me to work, I have limited weekend time and so I wouldn't get the JOY I would want to get out of it. Wanting to support a local store and not that trillionaire, I first got the 18-300mm lens. It was an older model but full warranty and $400 cheaper than the upgraded version. 

In the extra you have LORD HERON towering over his flock along with a Wren in the bushes.. I think I'll keep this fabulous lens..