Re: [cobirds] Sharing the Joy of Birds

2020-08-26 Thread Caleb A
Hi David and Larry! This reminds me of a little thesis I did for an essay I wrote in German, where I argued that the most effective form of conserving and stewarding the environment is showing more and more people *what* they are protecting. People might pass you off if you attempt a lecture on

Re: [cobirds] Sharing the Joy of Birds

2020-08-26 Thread 'Larry Modesitt' via Colorado Birds
Well said, Caleb and David, While we birders love to see the rarities, it’s good to remember that the commonness of birds also is special. Birds are ubiquitous, eking out a living from the Arctic to the Antarctic, and everywhere in between. Everyone can notice birds—plumage, nest-building,

Re: [cobirds] Sharing the Joy of Birds

2020-08-26 Thread David Tønnessen
Nice work, Caleb. Engaging others in nature and encouraging new birders is one of the best things we can do if we truly care about birds and the future of our environment. Sincerely, David Tonnessen Colorado Springs On Sun, Aug 23, 2020, 4:14 PM Caleb A wrote: > Hello CObirds! > >

[cobirds] Sharing the Joy of Birds

2020-08-23 Thread Caleb A
Hello CObirds! Regretfully, I do not have a rare bird to report today, but I do want to take a moment to talk about one of my growing favorite parts of birding: making newer birders. I love to teach, especially when I'm sharing something I love, and birds are no exception. I'm a teenager, so