In all the time that I have been birding Missionland, I have only had this
experience once- with the same individual (at least by the description of the
truck). I avoided confrontation, and said that I was leaving.
One of the farmers who owns property on Missionland stops to talk to me each
time that he sees me. I explained what happened and he said that Missionland
is *not* a private road, but suggests to avoid conflict
with this individual (and I have the benefit of using the this kind farmer's
name)... I asked this kind farmer what advice I should give to other birders
that have had this same scenario happen and he suggested to avoid conflict,
but, if necessary,
suggest that you will call the state troopers and ask if it is a private or
public road. It *is* a public road. Hopefully, this will defuse situation,
and no call will need to be made. But, it is best to avoid conflict (and not
make the situation worse for others that often bird there). :)
Linda Scrima
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Elrick <belr...@gmail.com>
To: NYSBIRDS-L <NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu>
Sent: Sun, Aug 20, 2017 11:13 am
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Pine Island
Hi Just back from Pine Island area not many birds as there is not a lot of Sod
under cultivation.
I was sitting on Mission line road just south of the Audi service place. This
white truck comes along and the guy says that Mission line is a private road
and the land is all private so no Birdwatching. I have had friends who have
been told this before, so what is the designation of this road.
He seemed to especially be against bird watchers as he repeated "no bird
watching" several times.
I think he may be from the double wide that is parked on the left as you go
south.
I have NJ plates and as I do bird up there often. I would not call myself a
regular, I did not argue with him but just kept birding.
Thanks for any info.
Bill
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