The survival of these rarer ducks is more important than adding them to a life list, so think seriously about the choices you're making. > On Dec 3, 2015, at 17:43, Brian Ellyson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Where should it be posted then so those of us that aren't in the loop other > than on this or on FB would have the option of seeing said ducks? > Occasionally I have asked where birds are located but we get no response. > In turn to find out through the grapevine others have found out, viewed the > bird and been able to photograph it and everything else. I totally > understand the hunting aspect of this situation, but those of us that have > never seen this bird and others should have equal opportunity too. >> On Dec 3, 2015 5:36 PM, "jen brumfield" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >> Greetings. Kathy's statement is, unfortunately, spot on. ***While the vast >> majority of lakefront duck hunters are stand-up and respectful and avid >> nature enthusiasts***, there are several very concerning folks that are >> shockingly poor peas in the pod. Repeatedly, over the years, unfortunate >> "takes" have occurred, several of which have been illegal or within the >> realms of very, very poor form. The Ohio birds listserve has, >> unfortunately, been THE informational route to at least four "trophy" takes >> of exceptionally rare species (Harlequin Duck in two instances, often >> referred to as "blue duck"), and an informational route that enabled a >> legal but very excessive take of birds in a known staging area. While those >> situations are infuriating and nearly impossible to solely solve, you can >> play a part by reporting any questionable or illegal behavior witnessed in >> the field. Or, in this case, by calling for a moratorium on posting >> exceptionally rare duck sightings, to this list, during Lake Erie hunting >> season. >> >> JB >> CLE, OH >> >> >> On Dec 3, 2015, at 1:30 PM, "Kathi Hutton" <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >>> It might be well to remember that hunters monitor this list for trophy >> ducks. I believe it was a Harlequin Duck that was shot and killed some >> years ago by a hunter who discovered it via a post here. >>> >>> I'm wondering - perhaps those sorts of sightings shouldn't posted on an >> open forum. >>> >>> Just a thought, >>> Kathi Hutton >>> >>> Sent from iVan II, my iPhone >>> ______________________________________________________________________ >>> >>> Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. >>> Please consider joining our Society, at >> www.ohiobirds.org/site/membership.php. >>> Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. >>> >>> >>> You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: >>> listserv.miamioh.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS >>> Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask] >> >> ______________________________________________________________________ >> >> Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. >> Please consider joining our Society, at >> www.ohiobirds.org/site/membership.php. >> Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. >> >> >> You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: >> listserv.miamioh.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS >> Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask] >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > ______________________________________________________________________ > > Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. > Please consider joining our Society, at www.ohiobirds.org/site/membership.php. > Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. > > > You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: > listserv.miamioh.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS > Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________________________ Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. Please consider joining our Society, at www.ohiobirds.org/site/membership.php. Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: listserv.miamioh.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask]