[va-richmond-general] Action

The most recent editorial in ABA's Birding magazine asks birders to go beyond 
simply enjoying the hobby of birdwatching and make the connection between our 
favorite pastime and the underlying need for conservation and preservation.  
I'd go further and say that each of us needs to do a lot more to guarantee that 
we and future generations can still enjoy birding and wildlife-watching.  While 
it may seem that we're powerless as individuals to take on tough environmental 
issues, there are many instances that we can personally make a difference and 
work together to bring about a positive outcome. 

Obviously, the editorial and discussions about it has started me thinking about 
my own involvement and need for personal actions.  I'd like to focus on this 
topic in a future "Flyways & Byways" column and would like your input.  Please 
send me your thoughts and ideas about what we can do, as individuals, to 
maintain (or attain) an environment that protects and nurtures birdlife and 
other wildlife.  What actions can ordinary individuals take on a day-by-day 
basis to make this happen?  What personal efforts or interventions are needed?  
I'd really like your opinions and ideas, and look forward to your sharing them 
with me.  

A couple of suggestions:  1) send along three or four practical actions (off 
line), 2) be brief and succinct, and 3) note whether you'd like to be credited 
for your suggestions or prefer anonymity.  I can't guarantee that all will 
appear in print, and all material may be edited to fit space limitations.  If 
there is someone that you think I should contact for additional input, I'd 
appreciate receiving a name & email address.

I think that this may be an opportunity to stimulate thought among RTD readers, 
and to suggest to both casual backyard birdwatchers and more enthusiastic 
birders that there are ways for them to get involved with bird conservation.  
Thanks in advance for your help.  Please respond offline to me.

Jerry Uhlman
flyways@xxxxxxxxx

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