The reason that species are blocked and hidden as "sensitive" in eBird
could be from a multitude of reasons. In terms of the Gyrfalcon, it is a
bird at risk for capture and trade by falconers. Exposing the location of
such a prized species through public records could spell trouble for the
bird.
To that point…
I don’t fully understand how a Gyrfalcon in winter (in the Lower 48), or any
falcon in winter for that matter, is considered a “sensitive species” such that
it gets blocked by eBird.
Snowy Owls actually make more sense to block over a Gyrfalcon, any day. Way too
much stress is
Gladys Birdsall & I looked for Gyrfalcon at quarry yesterday afternoon & did
NOT see it.
Also did not see either Snowy or Shorteared Owls in all that area around FL
Airport.
Donna Scott
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On Jan 19, 2018, at 8:43 AM, Gary Kohlenberg
I'll echo this appeal, please post to the list serve. We have to go old-school
again with Ebird blocking some sightings.
Gary
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