[TN-Bird] Re: Birding Irresponsibility
- From: "K.D. Breault" <KBreault@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 18:29:07 -0500
If this was scientific research I would like to hear more about it. What
kind of science would justify the harassment of birds that are easily
identified by sound from a considerable distance? From the ABA code of
ethics: "1 (b) To avoid stressing birds of exposing them to danger, exercise
restraint and caution during observation, photography, sound recording, or
filming. Limit the use of recordings and other methods of attracting birds,
and never use such methods in heavily birded areas or for attracting any
species that is Threatened, Endangered, or of Special Concern, or is rare in
your local area. Keep well back from nests and nesting colonies, roosts,
display areas and important feeding sites. In such sensitive areas, if
there is a need for extended observation...try to use a blind or hide, and
take advantage of natural cover...1 (c) Before advertising the presence of a
rare bird, evaluate the potential for disturbance to the bird, its
surroundings, and other people in the area, and proceed only if access can
be controlled, disturbance can be minimized...4 (b) If you witness unethical
birding behavior, assess the situation and intervene if you think it
prudent. When interceding, inform the person(s) of the inappropriate action
and attempt, within reason, to have it stopped. If the behavior continues,
document it and notify appropriate individuals and organizations...4 (c) Be
an exemplary ethical role model for the group. Teach through word and
example."
Kevin Breault, Ph.D.
Brentwood, TN
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Poe" <mpoe@xxxxxxx>
To: <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 5:01 PM
Subject: [TN-Bird] Re: Birding Irresponsibility
> Just thought I would offer a quick response to the birding=20
> irresponsibility post. What the gentleman making the post probably=20
> doesn=92t realize is that the post made by Wallace Coffey was not
> about=20=
>
> some run of the mill birders. Their presence at Quarry Bog could be=20
> closer categorized as scientific research rather than some birders=20
> trying to add a bird to a life list.
>
> Wallace Coffey is the author of =93Birds of Shady Valley=94 and holds =
> not=20
> only a state banding permit but a National one as well and has
> probably=20=
>
> the most extensive historical records of bird sightings in the state.=20
> Rick Knight is the author of =93Birds of Northeast Tennessee=94 and
> has=20=
>
> worked on various migration monitoring projects as well as the=20
> Peregrine Falcon restoration and was a member of the team looking for=20
> the Ivory-billed Woodpecker in the Pearl River WMA. Dr. Tom Laughlin=20
> is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at East Tennessee=20
> State University and is on the Board of Trustees for the Southern=20
> Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Pages could be written about the=20
> above and their contributions made to birding as well as working to=20
> preserve habitat.
>
> Quarry Bog is already a protected area under The Nature Conservancy. =20=
>
> Something that is common knowledge in upper East Tennessee but=20
> understandably easily overlooked by others in the state reading=20
> Wallace=92s post.
>
> I for one am glad when scientific studies and findings are shared in=20
> this forum as increased knowledge is typically a good thing. These=20
> gentlemen obviously don=92t need me to defend their actions but I felt
> a=20=
>
> response was warranted however feeble my attempt may be.
>
> Mike Poe
> Holston Community
> Kingsport, TN
> Sullivan County=
>
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=================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER=====================
The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with
first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation.
You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds
you report were seen. The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should
appear in the first paragraph.
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To post to this mailing list, simply send email to:
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Neither the society(TOS) nor its moderator(s)
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by the members of this discussion group.
Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN
wallace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Assistant Moderator Andy Jones
Cleveland, OH
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Assistant Moderator Dave Worley
Rosedale, VA
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