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Here! Here!


On Sun, Sep 27, 2015 at 7:21 PM, Bob Baran <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Yea that was me in the kayak yesterday. When I go out birding and
> photograph them I always respect the birds as well as other birders. I was
> not chasing the Ruff down the mud flat. Just simply drifting by the mud
> flat. Since the breeze caused a quick drift I had to go around a couple of
> times to get the pictures I really wanted. Got some great pics. Didn't
> scare one bird. Not one. Not even the Ruff. Now the Falcon spooked them one
> time. In fact I was at one spot that same morning just sitting in the kayak
> and had about a dozen shore birds just a couple feet from me just feeding
> away. In fact, they came towards me like I wasn't even there. Maybe I
> should have moved to give them space? I did see a lot of garbage around the
> water's edge and in the water but no garbage in respect to birding. In
> regards to being selfish, I'd be glad to share my photos of the Ruff if
> anyone is interested.
>
> Get yourself a kayak or small boat. You can do some great birding. I
> highly recommend it.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bob
> A Respectful Birder.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Manon Van Schoyck
> Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2015 1:12 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-birds] Twitching
>
> Everyone was especially nice  and on great behavior as I viewed the Ruff
> this morning. Still there by the way when I left at noon. Thanks for
> finding and sharing.
>                                                         Manon VanSchoyck
>                                                         Licking County
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> eric elvert
> Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2015 11:26 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-birds] Twitching
>
> No we would not. We don't even behave that well when its an expected rare
> bird that we see every year. So a "First" record I have no faith that we
> would all "Behave". Perfect example was yesterday when I got to Hoover to
> check the ruff out I was informed by other birders who there earlier that
> there was one of our fellow birders out in the water with his trusty kayak
> chasing the ruff up and down the mud flat trying to get closer and closer
> with his gigantic camera. Im sure we all have stories like this. I
> understand you want to add that perfect pic to your collection. But at the
> cost of possibly scarring the bird away and taking away from someone else's
> enjoyment who traveled just as far or farther than you. That's just garbage
> and its selfish. Maybe we should look long and hard and take note of the
> space they gave the flycatcher. It sure looks like they all got great pics
> and looks at the bird. I know there are tons of respectful birders and
> photographers out there that follow the unwritten rule of " give the bird
> space" but there are always that one or two individuals that want to get
> closer. Step away from the bird!
> Bird On!!!
>
> Eric Elvert
> Dayton oh
>
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