It would be fun to learn about insects as well! On Thu, Dec 9, 2021 at 9:02 AM Poppy Singer <[email protected]> wrote:
> I appreciated the author saying that he has shifted his focus to learning > more of the local flora and fauna. Along this line, perhaps we could > combine bird walks with plant walks? > > On Thu, Dec 9, 2021 at 8:31 AM Stephanie P. Herrick <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> I like this idea Bob, for two reasons: >> >> 1. It benefits two worthy and appropriate local groups >> 2. The very act of making a mindful contribution encourages us to reflect >> on why we are doing it >> >> Thanks for suggesting! Looking forward to others thoughts! >> >> - S >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* [email protected] < >> [email protected]> on behalf of bob mcguire < >> [email protected]> >> *Sent:* Thursday, December 9, 2021 8:20:11 AM >> *To:* Dave Nutter <[email protected]> >> *Cc:* linda orkin <[email protected]>; John Gregoire < >> [email protected]>; CAYUGABIRDS-L < >> [email protected]> >> *Subject:* Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by >> Bryan Pfeiffer >> >> Me too (a movement here?). >> >> And I have one small idea on how to deal with it. Bird clubs organize >> field trips, and participation is free. What if each participant was >> encouraged (not required, just encouraged) to donate - say - $10 to either >> the Land Trust or the SPCA? The Land Trust because they are a major player >> in habitat conservation, and the SPCA because they (and I’d have to check >> this out) play a role in reducing the number of feral/outdoor cats. Local >> organizations, local impact. >> >> Could something like this fly? >> >> Bob McGuire >> >> On Dec 8, 2021, at 4:11 PM, Dave Nutter <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Better said than I could have, though such concerns have been brewing for >> me a long time. So, how do we deal with it? As individuals, as >> organizations, as unorganized groups? Thoughts welcome. >> >> - - Dave Nutter >> >> On Dec 8, 2021, at 11:02 AM, Linda Orkin <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Thanks John. >> >> Yes I had also read that, with great interest. Lots to think about. 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