Photographers Get the short end of the Stick at Times
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Photographers Get the short end of the Stick at Times

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P1Guy

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Now that the message has been posted on Ont Birds under
Phainopepla update

I have removed my original post.
« Last Edit: November 18, 2009, 04:49:25 AM by P1Guy »


What was that?

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Wow - what a different standard for reporting compared to that of Norm Murr (see the Leslie Spit report- Toronto Reports).

Unlike the former post. Now here we have a report full of detail.
Unlike the former post. The report is from direct personal experience.
Unlike the former post. The actions taken by the perpetrator are distinct, even a name is known (although not directly reported).
Unlike the former post. Action can now be taken against the individual (for those who know of him) if another person so desires (e.g. ostracism or whatever).

But what if the perpertrator was not known, the report was second hand, it was not known actually how far the individual was from the bird, if their actions actually had a direct result in disturbing the bird, if the individual happened to be a serious photographer (as compared to a happy snapper who just happens to have a serious looking camera (of which I know many)) THEN we have the original report.

Compare the quality of reports and make your own decision.

Graham
Not a herd follower.
Not in favour of disturbing anything or anyone.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by What was that? »


Brian Bailey

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For those who aren't Ontbirds subscribers, you can read the Phainopepla Update post here:  http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/ONTB.html#1258335615

Clearly a camera is not a requirement for inconsiderate behavior.  I'm actually surprised at how well behaved most people have apparently been around this very unusual visitor.  

BB
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Brian Bailey »
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Awesome report, and good on you for reporting him and the incident.

And to re-iterate the point that you think I've been missing, he isn't reflective of ALL birders, just as certain photogs aren't reflective of ALL photogs.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Anonymous »


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Is anyone going to post the photos of the guy?
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by cloaca »


Craig McL

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Is anyone going to post the photos of the guy?

lets not do that hear !! thers all reedy a noff flaming going on ...

Craig
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Craig McL »
Excuse my spelling and Grammar, I am Dyslexic thank you.


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No reason to as everyone knows who he is.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by P1Guy »