I would like to see this forum return to birds and birding. I rarely
chase birds up north in dense urban areas, but I appreciate following the
migration through others eyes. I will continue to bird in my local region
of El Paso County (saw Sandhill Crane and Franklin's Gull today) where in
my last three days of birding outings I have encountered NO ONE. Easy to
follow "social distancing" in this circumstance.
It seems that the prescriptionists and totalitarians are taking over the
forum. Where are the moderators? Let's keep the discussion focused on
birds. I can turn on MSNBC and see all the politics of the virus I can
stomach.
On Monday, March 30, 2020 at 3:58:13 PM UTC-6, Nick Komar wrote:
>
> Let’s keep the discussion related to birds and birding in Colorado. This
> list serve will remain available to the Colorado birding community for
> open, respectful expression.
>
> Nick Komar
> CFO President
> Fort Collins CO
>
> On Mar 30, 2020, at 3:49 PM, Gary Brower >
> wrote:
>
> I, personally, see no need to suspend the forum. We can use it for
> other, totally-appropriate, bird-related things, than the RBA.
>
> For example, someone the other day wondered about presence of GBHEs in
> their “area”. Over the last two days in my “area” —Cherry Creek SP—I’ve
> seen (perhaps) three: at least two, plus another single (which may have
> been one of the two). I doubt anyone here is going to “chase” a GBHE, but
> some folks might be interested in keeping track of their appearance.
>
> Gary Brower
> Unincorporated Arapahoe County
>
> On Mar 30, 2020, at 3:26 PM, 'Jean Stevenson' via Colorado Birds <
> cob...@googlegroups.com > wrote:
>
> I agree that the Rare Bird Alert should be suspended temporarily. Let
> those who are determined to chase rarities call each other as they used to
> do. Jean
>
> =J=
>
> *From: *Allison Hilf
> *Sent: *Monday, March 30, 2020 2:09 PM
> *To: *libby...@gmail.com
> *Cc: *fiddl...@aol.com ; cgoulart...@comcast.net
> ; Colorado Birds
> *Subject: *Re: [cobirds] Staying at Home
>
> I think suspending the RARE BIRD ALERT is appropriate; but think we should
> encourage people to discuss birds AND bird behavior in their
> yards/neighborhoods in this group. The decision to suspend the RBA is not
> mine, as I am only one of the Volunteer Compilers. We are having a
> difficult time deciding what to do, all input is appreciated.
>
> On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 1:52 PM Libby Edwards > wrote:
>
> I agree! Reporting of birds is so fun and precious to read about,
> especially some of the bird behavior ones lately. Do not stop this!! We
> can certainly report from our homes and neighborhoods.
>
> This morning we had a song sparrow at our feeder, along with a leucistic
> white headed male house finch! The pair of Bush tits are still there as
> well as the usual heard birds.
>
> Libby Edwards
> Fort Collins
>
> > On Mar 30, 2020, at 1:46 PM, 'Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds <
> cob...@googlegroups.com > wrote:
> >
> > In response to your suggestion to suspend this bird list, I would ask
> that we please keep it going! I see birds at my home that I like to report
> and I like to see other peoples reports of birds coming in even if it’s in
> your backyard.
> >
> > Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Mar 30, 2020, at 12:45 PM, Chris Goulart > wrote:
> >>
> >> I have been a safety professional for about 25 years, and recently
> transitioned to working in the healthcare industry as a safety professional.
> >>
> >> I would agree with all of the statements urging being very conservative
> when it comes to travel for the time being. I understand that means missing
> spring migration, but any exposure at this juncture is really not
> acceptable. I would also agree with the sentiment that posting about birds
> that are likely to make people take risks in going to see them is not
> advisable.
> >>
> >> Personally, I would go so far as to say that this google groups list
> should be suspended until all shelter in place orders have been lifted.
> Telling people about the location of interesting birds will only serve to
> motivate people to travel to those locations to try to see them.
> Unfortunately, as some people have pointed out, the chances of a traffic
> crash or other situations where you find yourself exposed to people cannot
> be completely eliminated when you are out birding. The only way to truly
> eliminate the risk is to just stay at home.
> >>
> >> Please do not find yourself going to local hotspots to go birding. I
> know we may all think that we can self isolate, but you still have to
> potentially interact with other people and the chances of spreading the
> virus right now are just too high. Remember, it’s not just about your own
> personal exposure, it’s also about being a potential vector for spreading
> the virus to others.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Chris
