Hi Folks, A friend of mine visited Tommy Thompson Park (the Leslie Street Spit) last weekend and was quite upset when she saw a group of people surrounding a snowy owl, photographing it from a mere 3 feet away. One woman was even trying to touch the poor bird! I am sure that you would all be equally as appalled at such insensitivity. It is this type of behaviour that prompted TRCA to develop the Tommy Thompson Park Owl Viewing and Reporting Policy, which is intended to educate the public and prevent owl harassment. Please give it a read and share it with others. The document also provides numbers you can call if you see people harassing owls - including TRCA staff who monitor the park on weekends. Here's the link:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bwpjb9LhyYATMDYzZGZmYTEtZDA4Zi00NTE0LThhY2EtNGY4NDRiOWFjNTRk If you would like to read more about the ethics of owl watching and the reasoning behind this policy, please visit www.ttpbrs.ca. Good Birding! Brett -- Brett Tryon Coordinator, Tommy Thompson Park Bird Research Station Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (416) 318-2107 _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
