[texbirds] Re: My "Backyard sightings" post to Texbirds
- From: John Groves <jgstudio@xxxxxxx>
- To: "mtwoman@xxxxxxxxx" <mtwoman@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:07:01 -0600
Keep on posting!
John Groves
El Paso
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 31, 2013, at 7:45 AM, mtwoman <mtwoman@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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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