The upcoming issue of Birding (March-April 05) carries a truly important article entitled "Ducking the Lessons: The Under-appreciated Waterfowl-driven Experience." Paul Baicich has written about the pioneering conservation work done in the 1930s and 1940s to restore duck populations and related habitat. Of course, many non-game bird species benefited then as they do now from the efforts of hunters to restore and create habitat. If only we birders were as willing to put the same time, energy, and money into the needs of our favored birds.
Of course, there always is that rally at the Capitol in St. Paul on April 2. That is a good place for us to begin. Birders need to join forces with people who know how to get the job done. Read Paul's story. Then, join us in St. Paul. Jim Williams Wayzata
