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> From: "Nadine Scarpa"
> Date: Mon, Feb 6, 2012 10:56 am
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
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> I was just about to post the same question about purpose, since the group
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Sent to me directly, by mistake;
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From: scotty...@aol.com
Date: February 6, 2012 7:12:36 AM EST
To: Jim Osterlund
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
It serves the ignorant, the lazy, and the the followers that have
nothing better to do
I was just about to post the same question about purpose, since the group
rules state:
"The primary purpose of the List is to disseminate information about wild
bird sightings in and around New York State in a timely manner and to
provide an effective electronic forum for New York State area
I was just about to post the same question about purpose, since the group
rules state:
The primary purpose of the List is to disseminate information about wild
bird sightings in and around New York State in a timely manner and to
provide an effective electronic forum for New York State area
Sent to me directly, by mistake;
Begin forwarded message:
From: scotty...@aol.com scotty...@aol.com
Date: February 6, 2012 7:12:36 AM EST
To: Jim Osterlund james...@optonline.net
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
It serves the ignorant, the lazy
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From: Nadine Scarpa nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com
Date: Mon, Feb 6, 2012 10:56 am
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu
I was just about to post the same question about purpose, since the group
rules state:
The primary purpose of the List
I wonder, then; what purpose does this list serve?
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I have been birding the Long Island barrier beaches for over 20 years. It is
clear that human activity of all types has increased dramatically in that time.
This of course leads to more disturbance of wildlife. There are many more
photographers and birders now then there were back then, and
I completely agree with Rob and Mardi. I just want to add what I witnessed
today - there were several birders as far out as the second dune and a
walker with a dog off of the leash within 50-75 meters of one of the owls
(it appeared that the walker had no idea the owl was there). My trip to
Breezy
I concur with Mardi, my postings were never meant to imply that ALL
photographers are a problem. Like every endeavor, amateur or professional,
there are people who play by the rules and those whom think the rules don't
apply. Let's not condemn a whole group of people just because there are a
Phil et al,
Lets be VERY careful & clear NOT to put ALL Bird photographers or any
photographers for that fact in this quote you made below please!
> "Birders need to understand that bird photographers are parasitic of
> the sightings on this list"
I have been a pro photographer for 40 years
The photographers shown in Rob's video were not the only instances.
This photographer:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BqOGEhoql4A/Ty8zKetR49I/BLo/NhfyRUrXTrE/s1600/BozoBirdPhotographer_W5G7596.jpg
was walking all over the dune area too in pursuit of the owls as of
8:30am. One of the owls may
I really hate to have to post this note, but ...
Today at Breezy Point two photographers decided to ignore common sense, birding
ethics and clearly posted NPS signs to get close to the reported owls. They had
walked a long distance into the protected dune habitat and stationed themselves
I really hate to have to post this note, but ...
Today at Breezy Point two photographers decided to ignore common sense, birding
ethics and clearly posted NPS signs to get close to the reported owls. They had
walked a long distance into the protected dune habitat and stationed themselves
The photographers shown in Rob's video were not the only instances.
This photographer:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BqOGEhoql4A/Ty8zKetR49I/BLo/NhfyRUrXTrE/s1600/BozoBirdPhotographer_W5G7596.jpg
was walking all over the dune area too in pursuit of the owls as of
8:30am. One of the owls may
I concur with Mardi, my postings were never meant to imply that ALL
photographers are a problem. Like every endeavor, amateur or professional,
there are people who play by the rules and those whom think the rules don't
apply. Let's not condemn a whole group of people just because there are a
I completely agree with Rob and Mardi. I just want to add what I witnessed
today - there were several birders as far out as the second dune and a
walker with a dog off of the leash within 50-75 meters of one of the owls
(it appeared that the walker had no idea the owl was there). My trip to
Breezy
I have been birding the Long Island barrier beaches for over 20 years. It is
clear that human activity of all types has increased dramatically in that time.
This of course leads to more disturbance of wildlife. There are many more
photographers and birders now then there were back then, and
I wonder, then; what purpose does this list serve?
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