[texbirds] Fwd: Snipe ID Article
- From: DHanson139@xxxxxxx
- To: texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 19:57:19 -0500 (EST)
I just thought I would follow this email up with a note that I received a
very prompt reply from Shannon Thompkins from the Houston Chronicle. He
appreciated the recommendations and said he would put together something to
print. He does however think that it would be better and more effective to do
it around next October just before hunting season. That way it would have
the most effect. He also apologized profusely for the mistake. He said he
has had a number of very angry and some almost abusive emails since the
article was printed. I believe he will do what he said he will do and
hopefully
his editor agrees.
David Hanson
Baytown/Mont Belvieu Area
Chambers County
Galveston Bay Area Master Naturalist
TOS Member
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From: DHanson139@xxxxxxx
To: texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: 1/31/2014 6:02:00 P.M. Central Standard Time
Subj: [texbirds] Snipe ID Article
I think all of you remember I was a waterfowl guide many years ago, but
you
don't know that Shannon Tompkins is an old friend although I have not seen
or talked to him for years now. Shannon was a waterfowl guide on the East
Unit of the Anahuac refuge at the same time I was. I can assure you he
does
know what a Wilson's Snipe looks like, however he most definitely make a
mistake. As an old friend I have written him an email forwarding some of
the
ideas seen in the other emails such as an article not only correcting the
bad ID but showing some of the other look a likes that are there to
contend
with. I suggested to him that I was sure the birding community would be
happy to help with ID's etc and maybe some of the key GIZ to look for. I
will
see what response I get back and keep you posted.
David Hanson
Baytown/Mont Belvieu Area
Chambers County
Galveston Bay Area Master Naturalist
TOS Member
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