On May 19, 2009, at 12:52 PM, Pastor Al Schirmacher wrote:
While I have not had a bad experience with postings, I caught on early
to make sure of sightings with local authorities
before posting.
Not to be critical, my experience of a few weeks ago surprised me in
that some very knowledgeable birders seem to
jump to conclusions on sightings very quickly, though on reflection
they do modify first impressions. Wishful thinking is not a flaw
exclusive to novice birders.
I encounter numerous erroneous reports of bird sightings at my store
job. As nutty as some are, I try to keep in mind the interest
people have in their birds and try to help them correctly id the birds
they encounter.
Watched on nest cam while my EBB laid her third egg.
Early this morning a Harris' Sparrow lit on the driveway. I approached
within 10' before it flew. Very unusual here in every way.
John Nelson
Good Thunder MN
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