Just a quick message for those photographers who are virtually camping under the apple tree in Pakenham in order to get a photo of the Bullock¹s Oriole. The bird is quite possibly on the edge of survival as apples will likely not provide it with all of its needs for nutrition, and being flushed will no doubt lower its chances of survival because it is burning up its energy reserves that have not been fully replenished. Recently one person even used playbacks of a male¹s song (this is not the breeding season!) in an attempt to lure the bird in closer. Really, what is the need to attain a full frame image of this or any other rare species when it puts a bird¹s survival in question?
Michael Runtz _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
