[texbirds] Re: My "Backyard sightings" post to Texbirds
- From: mtwoman <mtwoman@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: z-Texbirds <texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:45:45 -0500
I received 10 personal emails and the couple of responses here, and all but
one stated that "backyard sightings" posts are helpful and ok.
The *one* was fairly adamant that "backyard sighting" postings are not
helpful, and are clutter, and that they do not belong on Texbirds, but on a
different list.
This person also stated that no records are kept from any sightings posted
to Texbirds...that it is for: "The purpose of Texbirds is just to report
birds to interested birders. So, if a rarity shows up that someone might
want to see, it is good to post it. If there is a "fall out" on the coast
in spring, it is good to post it. If an unusual number of birds shows up,
for instance Red Crossbills or Purple Finches, it is good to post it. This
helps birders to know what to expect and be on the look out. Also,
discussion of bird taxonomy, bird behavior, or early arrivals might be of
interest."
Is this an agreed upon purpose?
Here's my conclusion, for myself: as a "non-professional", I learn as much
by posting my backyard sightings lists as I do from reading all the others.
It makes me focus on knowing what I am doing and knowing what birds I am
seeing, as I do NOT want to post erroneous info. This has been a learning
curve and a huge benefit since I joined Texbirds, and I am very grateful
for it. So, I will continue to post my infrequent backyard sightings (and
requests for positive IDs) until told otherwise by the "powers that be".
Thanks to everyone that responded.
And have a nice Easter Sunday.
Tzila "Z" Duenzl
Horseshoe Bend, Weatherford, Parker County, Texas
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