I'm in Iowa and monitor the list to see what we might expect for winter invasions. So I (and others in Iowa) are very interested in movements of redpolls, snowy's and other northern species.
The recent discussions of ravens was interesting too since I didn't realize how close this species ranged to Iowa. Last winter I started feeding some of the snowy's that made it to central Iowa, which generated a lively debate adbout the ethics of feeding this uncommon migrant. And this year I see we are already getting a number of reports of snowy's moving into Iowa. I hope to convince others to take the time to feed them if they can. Joe Boone County, IA On 11/15/12, Brett Budach <winterwall...@gmail.com> wrote: > I am on this List because I have a lot of family in Freeborn County, > Fountain, and the Detroit Lakes area. I like to know what is showing up and > where when I come up to visit to maximize my birding opportunity there. > > Here in KS, our LISTSERV has research and sharing of reports as one of its > most important features. When birds are found on private property, they are > still reported but with explicit warning that it can not be viewed without > permission or from the location itself. I think that is a better approach > than just hiding it from the rest of the birding community for fear of them > trespassing. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 15, 2012, at 5:49 PM, Susan Yost <sdy...@asunnytexas.com> wrote: > >> And remember that not everyone that is subscribed to this list serve is >> from >> Minnesota. Some are planning a winter trip [like me to Duluth in Feb.] so >> I >> joined the list to monitor the sightings. So what's commonplace to a >> resident may not be for a potential visitor. I also appreciate it when a >> poster lists the city & county. That makes it easier to find on a map. >> Our list serve here in Texas has very strict rules about posts but >> everyone >> pretty much abides by them. In most cases, rare, uncommon & common birds >> are listed to inform local & visiting birders of all skill levels. >> Sue YOST >> Denton County >> Highland Village, TX >> A northern burb of Dallas >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of linda >> whyte >> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 1:27 PM >> To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU >> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Responsible to share? >> >> Hi, Al, >> >> I think several factors are in play here. First of all, for many folks, >> writing comes much less easily than reading; sorry, but as a retired >> teacher, I know "output" is often more challenging than "input"---it was >> far more difficult to foster one than the other, in many cases. Secondly, >> I >> believe many people assume that sharing on e-bird is enough, that >> everyone >> uses it, though not true. Thirdly, some may be reluctant to repeat >> common-place sightings, for fear of making the list-serve seem less >> relevant. I suspect the most avid birders may even move directly to >> "e-bird >> only" because of that. Last of all, there are many folks who simply are >> lucky to have the time to bird at all, let alone report what they see. >> Additionally, some people may just lack faith in their own ID skills, and >> be reluctant to risk "losing face" on a public list-serve, especially if >> they have an inkling that they may have seen something out of the >> ordinary, >> but feel they have no proof and no credibility. >> >> I'm grateful to everyone who has shared--not just sightings, but general >> information as well. And thanks to those who, when they question a >> sighting, do so with neutral tone and instructive reasons. >> Good birding, Al, and All >> >> Linda Whyte >> >> >> On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 11:56 AM, Al Schirmacher >> <alschirmac...@live.com>wrote: >> >>> Find myself a bit disturbed today with my MOU brethren. Believe this >>> topic warrants a bit of polite, if diverging, discussion. >>> >>> My position: if one joins MOU, if one derives benefit from MOU-Net & >>> other reporting mechanisms, one should share one's sightings as well. >>> >>> I can understand withholding sensitive sightings, if rare birds are in >>> peril of disturbance during nesting or roosting. >>> >>> However, if the rare sighting is of a migrant, vagrant or otherwise not >>> in >>> peril "good bird", it should be shared for the good of all. Sharing >> should >>> be the default, rather than withholding. >>> >>> Sharing benefits others in the birding community, whether one looks at >>> such from an educational, fellowship, mutual pleasure or variety of >>> other >>> viewpoints. >>> >>> Why hold back? Why share too late for others? Why share with only a >>> few? >>> I admit, I do not understand. >>> >>> Frankly I'd like to see a commitment to share be part of MOU membership >>> and/or subscribing to MOU. >>> >>> Enough of my rant. If you respond, publicly or back channel, please do >>> so >>> with respect, and not naming others. Please note that I'm sharing no >>> particulars. >>> >>> Good birding to all. Heading to the refuge, will share anything >>> worthwhile:) >>> >>> Al Schirmacher >>> Princeton, MN >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> ---- >>> Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net >>> Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html >> >> ---- >> Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net >> Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html >> >> ---- >> Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net >> Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > ---- > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
