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Re: Feeding Snowy Owls Update
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Rebecca Dobson <[log in to unmask]>
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Rebecca Dobson <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:45:43 -0500
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In the interest of validity in science, "more people" who are or would do it doesn't necessarily translate into "more good than harm."  On that note, if I found any starving animal, I would surely try to feed it, even a starling (gasp!).

Becky Dobson
Kinsman, Ohio

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> On Dec 20, 2013, at 2:37 PM, Joe Monahan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Out of curiosity I tallied up the number of positive / supportive
> comments and emails I received about the "feeding snowies" issue. I'm
> happy to say that while the number of negative comments numbered six,
> the positive comments numbered 17!
> 
> This is a combined total from both the Ohio and PA listservs.
> 
> I hope together we have chipped away at least a little at the
> dominant, and I think unsupported assertion that the careful feeding
> of snowy owls is somehow detrimental to the species. There are caveats
> and guidelines to keep in mind, as with all things. But overall, there
> is much more good than harm that can come from this.
> 
> So grab a pocketful of mice and head out to feed your local snowy owl
> this weekend! I would be happy to post some pics of your outing /
> effort if you care to share!
> 
> Thanks everyone!
> 
> Feeding Snowy Owls Post: http://feedingowls.blogspot.com
> 
> Joe Monahan
> Boone County, IA
> 
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