[texbirds] hummingbird feeders at Smith Point

From: "Susan Heath" <sheath@xxxxxxxx>
To: "texbirds" <texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 08:35:09 -0500

Texbirders,
  
 It has come to my attention that the hummingbird feeders at Smith Point 
are becoming a point of contention. Visitors have apparently moved them 
around to own satisfaction, tied things to them to keep them at a certain 
angle for photographs and even blocked the holes so the hummers couldn't 
feed but would still keep coming in to try (also for photographs). We have 
only one counter at Smith Point and he has to do everything - count the 
birds, talk to and keep track of visitor's, sell t-shirts, etc. He doesn't 
have time to watch what everyone is doing and make sure proper etiquette is 
followed. We put the hummingbird feeders there as extra entertainment for 
visitor's but that doesn't mean they are free game. Please, please leave 
the feeders alone or at least ask if you want to move one to another 
location for a better view of the birds. Under no circumstances are they to 
be manipulated for better photography. Honestly would you go to a visitor 
center somewhere and move their feeders around, tie things to them, block 
the holes for photographs? If not, why would you do this at Smith Point?
  
 Also, please respect the personal property of the hawk counter (including 
his scope). When using expensive optics that aren't yours, always ask for 
permission first!
  
 Thanks for listening. Sorry to rant but I'm pretty frustrated about this.
  
 Sue
  
 Susan A. Heath, Ph.D.
Avian Conservation Biologist
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
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Lake Jackson, TX 77566
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[texbirds] hummingbird feeders at Smith Point

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