[obol] Re: Eugene - Hunters scoping Lane Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home
- From: Bob <rflores_2@xxxxxxx>
- To: "llsdirons@xxxxxxx" <llsdirons@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2014 07:19:29 -0800
Interesting thread. I wear camo often while birding and yes i do feel an
advantage doing so. Birds are much less weary. My experience comes from
birding and yes hunting for years. I appreciate the comment about Steve he and
i had long conversations about use of camo when i lived on the eastside of the
State. I have for years lead crane viewing tours and have had people remove or
cover bright colored outerwear. They normally get offended but after many many
experiences of cranes and other wildlife alter a normal behavior i have no
problem asking for a change. By doing so the wildlife does not have to alter
normal behavior and the other observers usually get a better look at the
wildlife we are there to see.
Bob Flores
Ridgefield, WA
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> On Dec 4, 2014, at 01:24, David Irons <llsdirons@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Greetings all,
>
> The presumption that birders don't wear camo perhaps reflects a local bias.
> In western Oregon, the prevailing notion seems to be that those wearing camo
> are rednecks, survivalists, hunters, or troubled military veterans and thus
> carries with it a somewhat negative stereotype in some circles. I'm trying to
> recall if I've ever seen any local birders wearing camouflaged outerwear and
> I can't remember ever seeing it. That said, I have often seen birders in
> other places wearing camouflaged clothing and they swear by it, saying that
> birds are far less wary and more approachable if you are decked out in camo.
> Steve Mlodinow, (originally from Illinois) who formerly lived in Everett, WA
> and now lives in Colorado always wore a heavy camo jacket and pants when I
> birded with him during the winter months and some of his birding cohorts have
> followed his lead. Others have camo camera lenses and tripod leggings.
> Shawneen and I are on the Nikon Sport Optics "Pro Staff" and among the
> outerwear they have provided us is a camo shirt (my first piece of camo).
> Haven't worn it yet, but I suspect I will at some point and I have considered
> getting a camo jacket, but the stuff ain't cheap. Below are links to a
> couple of articles that discuss the merits of wearing camo while birding.
>
> http://www.birdingisfun.com/2011/02/should-birders-wear-camouflage.html
>
> http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/bp/blending
>
> Dave Irons
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