I would like to propose a foundational principle for birding: SHARE
Share your sightings, on MOU, on other sites, on a phone chain, whatever, but share. Why? 1) We are a relational species, not sharing violates deep parts of our being 2) Joy is greater shared 3) Sharing helps bring on the fence & newer birders farther into the fold 4) Sharing allows for discussion, ID confirmation, further learning 5) Sharing states to the other, I trust you, building ethics & commitment 6) Sharing allows birders not to throw The Loon across the room upon learning a life, state or county bird was 10 minutes away - a year ago. We realize there are risks, but the rewards far outstrip them. IMHO Al Schirmacher ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
