The Black Skimmer found by John Germain and seen Wed and Thurs on Fulton's Lake
Neatahwanta was not seen on Friday. Observers were present from 4pm until 9pm.
I'm not suggesting it's gone or won't come back - the lake itself seems good
for it but does not have a lot of loafing areas.
Here's
Many Caspian Terns along the Wildlife Drive at Montezuma this afternoon. I very
much enjoyed trying to photograph them in flight. (Now the rant..) What I did
NOT enjoy were all the people out of their vehicles. Every single person in the
five cars ahead of me were out of the vehicles. A young
Hi John and all,
My question to you is were the birds disturbed by so many people being out. I
have been to MNWR for more than 20 years. When I started birding MNWR there was
no restriction of being in the car. We could walk around on the drive.
I have been to many NWR refuges, nowhere there was
Meena, this is exactly the kind f discussion I was hoping to instigate. I am
not against a change in policy, but I am for enforcement of policies.
Dr. John Van Niel
Professor of Environmental Conservation
Director, East Hill Campus
Finger Lakes Community College
Hello All,
Again this is up for discussion, normally we say nothing but feel that Meena
needs some support. We have been to many reserves, parks, nature centers, and
national parks where the freedom to observe is not resticted yet in our own
back yard we are not allowed to get of our vehicle
And maybe close it to vehicles!! It's a long walk, though.
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I don't remember anyone addressing this long standing annoyance in the manner I
mention below and I think its worth a try:
Perhaps the bird clubs in the region could each submit thoughtful petitions to
the director of mnwr requesting a policy change. If Chris didn't mind one might
also
Hi All,
I thought I might way in on this discussion about whether birds are disturbed
by people out of their cars. As a photographer, I can say it most certainly
does. Anytime that people are out of their vehicles, the birds are gone or
moved a considerable distance away when I have been in
