I walked down the hill and stayed on the north end of the birders lined up.
Great views! When I arrived the Sandpiper was on the south side of the creek. I
watched it swim across the creek toward everyone and continue with it’s
foraging, coming closer and closer to the shore and line of
Dan,
Thank you for explaining the the bird most likely is, indeed, bothered by
us birders. I was quite surprised at how close people (myself included)
could get to the bird without seemingly bothering it.
I appreciate the education.
*Linda Hodges*
*Colorado Springs*
On Tue, Dec 20, 2016 at
20, 2016 4:41 PM
To: cobirds@googlegroups.com
Subject: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper viewing ethics
Birders,
I hate to bring this up, but I know I'm not the only person thinking this.
Every day, people seem to be edging closer and closer to the Purple Sandpiper
at Lake Dillon. I think the welfare
Yes, the view from the parking lot was good with a scope. There is no way the
bird can forage on the river with folks on the banks of the river. Steves map
and drawing are good guide lines. Hopefully many more Birders will get to see
it.
Gregg Goodrich
Highlands Ranch
--
You received this
Interestingly, the best place to see this awesome bird when I was there was
up high on the "trail" the first few observers had made right along Highway
9. When I tromped out through the post holes down low to get slightly
closer, hoping for a better view, I found the bird was often blocked from
Birders,
I hate to bring this up, but I know I'm not the only person thinking
this. Every day, people seem to be edging closer and closer to the
Purple Sandpiper at Lake Dillon. I think the welfare of this bird should
come before the "money shot" photograph. We should all feel fortunate
just
