[va-richmond-general] Re: An open letter to Michael Shapiro

I always read and enjoy Michael's articles.  On the website, we've
emphasized that they are for "kids of all ages".
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From: "IE Ries" <FEATHERCHASER@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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>   Thank you for noting this as I, too, always read Michael's articles and
> have used them as part of the educational materials when I lead birding
> programs for DCR at Pocahontas State Park.
>
>   People have commented to me, numerous times now, on the uppity-ness of
> some in the larger birder community and how this (negatively) impacts
their
> choices on where and with whom to bird, and whether or not to join
> associations or birder groups.  This translates directly, for those not
> fluent in the language of *subtlety*, into a potential loss of interested
> people new to birding.  Being competitive is fine, so long it's friendly
and
> not condescending.
>
>   Irene in Southside
>
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: <Deannamail@xxxxxxx>
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>   Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 7:47 PM
>   Subject: [va-richmond-general] An open letter to Michael Shapiro
>
>
>   >>>>  I thought it was informative and humorous and light-hearted, and
> best of all, not in the least patronizing.  Some birders, especially the
> competitive ones (they won't know who they are, most likely) do tend to be
> more than a bit of the latter.  That's not only a turn-off for kids, but
> it's a turn-off for other adults too.
>
>
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