Most are but all should be aware of the potential dangers of reporting
the location of rare or endangered birds on breeding territories. None
of us wants to be responsible for causing a rare bird to abandon a nest
or breeding attempt because of disturbance.
Ontbirds Guidelines http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm are explicit do
not report endangered species on breeding territory unless the bird can
be seen by meeting the following criteria:
* from a public location (roadside, established path or trail in a
conservation area or park or similar);
* at a safe distance for the birds (at least 20m/ 60ft); and
* safely for the watchers (e.g. roadsides must have shoulders wide
enough to accommodate cars and people without making them vulnerable to
oncoming traffic, etc.).
* on private property where the landowner has given explicit
permission for birders to visit.
Piping Plover is an endangered species in Ontario
Mark Cranford
ONTBIRDS Coordinator
Mississauga, Ont.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
905 279 9576
