[texbirds-freelists] Re: [texbirds] Birder Poachers
- From: Jeff Mundy <jeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:58:06 -0500
Thank you Clay.
One of the ebird staff sent me a nice and helpful note earlier today suggesting
to enter sightings
only to county level for now.
One of the other City of Austin volunteers now is working with the City of
Austin staff to encourage
them to work with ebird to create a method to enter data in a manner similar to
that which you
suggest, but we have to win them over first.
Having said that, my note really was not about ebird, as I am a fan and remain
so.
The intent of my note, now re-enforced by Brush's note about the lack of
support for birders visiting
the TOS Sabine Woods, is try to change the mindset of some (more than a few?)
birders.
Having a big list with lots of ticks might be interesting, but in chasing
birds, what was done to help
the birds?
How much was given to conserve the habitat compared to what was spent on gas
chasing the birds?
In Texas, we are fortunate still to have much wonderful bird habitat, which is
critical to many
species, but losses are occurring rapidly.
Also, we are fortunate to have some good local groups working to save birds
through advocacy,
education, and when needed habitat purchase.
Support TOS, Houston Audubon, and Travis Audubon as just a few of which I have
personal
knowledge and confidence.
Chase birds, tick lists, and have fun, but please put the best interests of the
birds first and give
something back to the future.
Good birding to all - except the bird poachers.
Jeff Mundy
Austin, Texas
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