Thank You All!
I truly appreciate the knowledge and camaraderie shared on this “forum”. It’s
my intention to become more involved with WSO as time goes on. I look forward
to meeting many of you in the future.
~Kevin Seidel
Onalaska, WI - La Crosse Co
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On Sep 15, 2021, at 7:34 PM, Hondochica z <hondochica@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:####################
Awesome News!!
Kelly Goocher
Milw
On Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 6:23 PM Tom Sykes <sykes@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
It’s official. The Wisconsin Birding Network (WISBIRDN) is now under the
WSO umbrella and will live on. Many thanks to WSO President Mary Korker,
Badger Birder Editor Carl Schwartz, and Vice President/WSO Web
Administrator Sunil Gopala for making this happen.
When the list was first started I had no idea it would have lasted this
long. Specially given the decline in listservs in general. However, as I
mentioned in my original post about pulling the plug, I still firmly
believe that listservs provide a valuable forum. Not just listing a rare
bird sighting but to encourage ongoing discussions about birds and birding.
There are many excellent birders on this list willing to share their
knowledge - that’s not something you find on eBird.
Facebook? You can post photos. You can share some conversations. But
within hours posts get buried and are difficult to retrieve. And as many
who responded to my initial email, Facebook is simple not an option.
WISBIRDN provides is an easily searchable archive so posts don’t get
buried. Above all, it’s a great way to build lasting friendships...many
personal friendships which I have come to cherish.
During this transition phase there will be a few changes to the WSO web
site. WSO will no doubt be adding some list Administrators (some folks have
already come forward).
I find it deeply gratifying to know that WISBIRDN will continue forward.
Now it’s up to all of you to see that it continues. I will continue to be a
subscriber, lurking in the background.
My heartfelt thanks - and good birding. I hope to see many of you on the
birding trail wherever that trail is located.
Cheers,
Tom
Tom Sykes
Wisbirdn (former) List Owner
sykes@xxxxxxxxxx
now relocated to in southeast AZ
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