I just spoke with a couple of people at the DEC. They suggested contacting a local conservation officer if you see someone harassing wildlife. There is a list of DEC regional offices and agents on the following link:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/393.html I tend to think that most folks using this and other email lists are responsible and try to avoid bothering birds and other wildlife. Personally, I appreciate getting the "heads up" on a rare bird, however I can understand why some folks would be reluctant to post some sightings. I am neither upset or offended by some people not posting some sightings in the interest of animal welfare. Best, Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
