--- Mike Schrage <mikeschr...@fdlrez.com> wrote: > From: "Mike Schrage" <mikeschr...@fdlrez.com> > To: <birdn...@yahoo.com> > Subject: rosy finch directions > Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:04:36 -0600 >=20 > Terry, >=20 > There's been some mild confusion regarding > directions for the rosy finches. >=20 > Birders don't need to remain in their car. We just > ask that they remain in > the parking lot and not go looking for the birds on > foot behind the > building. This is for general safety and keeps our > security folks happy. >=20 > The birds are completely unwary and can be > approached with no harm. None of > the staff here has worried about it since last > December. >=20 > The birds usually make their first appearance about > 1/2 hour before sunrise > and then regularly until the afternoon. Best light > for photos is after mid > morning when that side of the building is out of the > shadows. If people > have an hour or two to wait - the birds will be > back. >=20 > Mike Schrage >=20