I would like to know as well!

Thanks!
Meg Reck
Arapahoe 

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> On Dec 30, 2020, at 5:36 PM, Brian Johnson <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi,
> I was wondering if things have changed with this. Today my JeffCO need alerts 
> have exploded with people going to chase this bird. I was not planing on 
> chasing it out of respect for the owners, as Mark says it's their private 
> home. Or is it OK to visit the park only? I would love to see a White-wing 
> but I don't want to if it's not welcome.
> Thank you
> Brian Johnson
> Englewood CO
> 
>> On Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 3:56:07 PM UTC-7 Mark wrote:
>> COBirders -- Please remember that you NEVER post someone's personal address 
>> without their approval.  The first clue is that the homeowner posted her 
>> checklist at the park.  There is nothing wrong with looking for the bird and 
>> being successful. You just view the bird and post back at the park. You need 
>> to remember this is someone's home and neighborhood.  Joe Roller was always 
>> great about getting info from the homeowner and getting the rules out to the 
>> community. This is just common sense!!
>> We have lost several good birding locations because of birders' rude 
>> behavior.  There was a great location up in Summit County that had all the 
>> rosies and mountain species.  Several birders knew of the location who were 
>> approved by the homeowner.  It was an amazing experience to start the new 
>> year!  He only asked that we stay in the street, respect his neighbors, and 
>> not post his exact location to social media.  Well, someone posted the exact 
>> location and it became a circus!  Not only did he shut it down to birders,  
>> but he took all his feeders down.  I spoke with him after the fact, and he 
>> said birders were walking into his backyard, parking in the driveway, and 
>> upsetting the neighborhood.  He was very sad that his great backyard 
>> experience was taken from him.  In another instance, we had access to an 
>> Inca Dove.  The homeowners were really sweet and allowed viewing.  They 
>> eventually shut it down for their privacy and the health of the bird.  She 
>> had Joe post that viewing was over.  Birders continued to disrespect her 
>> wishes for days.  I asked a birder why she went after the post and she 
>> stated "The street is public property so screw them."  Yes, the street may 
>> be public, but you are looking with binoculars into their property!  This 
>> type of behavior makes me ashamed of those in our birding community who 
>> conduct themselves in this manner. 
>> Mark Chavez 
>> Lakewood-Green Mtn 
>> http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/
>>>> On 12/29/2020 11:34 AM Scott Somershoe <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>  
>>>>  
>>>> To all White-winged Crossbill chasers, the owner of the house where the 
>>>> crossbill is present DOES NOT WANT ANY VISITORS. They have a family and do 
>>>> not want people walking on their street, parking in front of their house, 
>>>> etc.  This has been made very clear.  Just passing along info.  
>>>>  
>>>> I would recommend people refrain from swamping this small street and 
>>>> neighborhood per request of the homeowner.  
>>>>  
>>>> Scott Somershoe
>>>> Littleton CO
>>>> 
>>>> On Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 11:31 AM Arthur Bezuidenhout < [email protected]> 
>>>> wrote:
>>>> I have the bird at 820 Estes St
>>>>  
>>>> Bez Bezuidenhout
>>>> Arapahoe County
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