As it is now obvious, I made some completely wrong assumptions and judgements that have put a group of people (and a certain individual) in an undeserved bad light. I am deeply sorry for this and do not want any further malice towards the well-behaved photographers of these owls. My patience broke yesterday when I *thought* I was witnessing yet another event of disrespect, but it was not properly placed. I ask for your forgiveness and that you'll accept my apology.
But, as Juan has pointed out, there is still some bad behaviour occuring and if anything good can come of this series of communications, it's that there will be some enlightment towards the proper treatment and respect for these birds, because that sentiment is what started this all in the first place. Tom Auer
