Steve raised a concern about the use of audio playback for personal
gain, not related to scientific study. I think it is important to think
of the consequences of our activities on wildlife, and I appreciate
Steve raising this concern.
I did 34 years of field study of Golden-winged
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] playback tapes
Steve raised a concern about the use of audio playback for personal
gain, not related to scientific study. I think it is important to think
of the consequences of our activities on wildlife, and I appreciate
Steve raising this concern.
I did
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Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 11:33 AM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] playback tapes
Steve raised a concern about
There have been several reports recently of local birdwatchers using playback
tapes. Call me an old Fudd, but I remember not too long ago a lively
discussion on the ethicality of using these tapes during the breeding season
for personal gratification. But maybe there has been some recent
Heartily concur! It is much the sadder here with so many birders in so small a
place.
--
John and Sue Gregoire
Field Ornithologists
Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory
5373 Fitzgerald Road
Burdett,NY 14818-9626
Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/
Conserve and Create Habitat
On
Just a minor quibble, but does anyone actually carry old magnetic tapes into
the field any more? The field guide apps on my iPhone (I have several) contain
the equivalent of a suitcase full of books and tapes. The Audubon app in
particular is heavily loaded with songs and other vocalizations.
