Re: [cobirds] respectable viewing distance?

Well said, Peter, and furthermore it is proper form

to genially get the idea over that someone is TOO CLOSE, crowding the bird.

You might say, "Hey, let's all back off a few feet and give it some room. A friend of mine

is on the way, and I'm hoping the bird is still here then."

There are stronger ways to say it, and still be polite, but maybe try the softer approach first.

And if someone says, "I want to get a flight shot, let's flush it," homicide is justifiable.

Joe Roller, Denver

For further info, refer to the ABA Code of Ethics. 

The bird comes first.

On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 3:31 PM Peter Gent <gent@ucar.edu> wrote:

Ashley,

This is an excellent question, and the answer does depend on the bird.  This Louisiana Waterthrush does seem rather tolerant of people, but if they really were within 6' of the bird, then I think that is way too close.  When we are observing a rare bird, the last thing anyone should do is to get so close that it flies, and so others don't get to see it.  I have seen this happen, and most often because photographers get too close.  They seem intent on getting a frame-filling picture, rather than a more distant photo that is good enough to document the species.  Just my opinion.

Cheers,  Peter Gent.

Boulder.

On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 2:26 PM Ashley Stokes <bayoustokes@gmail.com> wrote:

Just a question for my learning...as I see a lot of people coming to visit the Louisiana Waterthrush, what's a respectable distance for viewing? I'm finding there are some folks that would be within the social distancing 6ft circle if it were another human, kidding, but you get the point. So, to prevent altered behaviors of the bird...what would be best? I realize some birds may be more tolerant than others....so what's the rule of thumb?  

Thanks 

Ashley 

Larimer County

(BayouGirl)

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