Surely much bird watching, and all twitching, is a more healthy form of
trainspotting. We get a bit more exercise, otherwise it is much of a
muchness.
Tim Murphy (a confirmed twitcher).
PS. I knew a keen trainspotter who lived on Vancouver Island (where there
was only one train). Bit like birding in Alaska in winter time. But that is
another story.....
-----Original Message-----
From:
Behalf Of Robert Inglis
Sent: Wednesday, 9 May 2007 6:57 PM
To: birding-aus
Subject: Re: Black Noddy ethics
I vacillated as to whether to enter this thread.
In fact I partially wrote a response and then decided not to encourage
prolongation of the thread.
However, I can no longer hold back. Perhaps I will gain a ban but what the
heck! Considering the
content of some responses I would not consider that a punishment.
(Note: I believe the original posting in this thread was reasonable and
thoughtful. Pity about SOME
of the responses.)
All I will say is that I can now understand some (but definitely not all) of
the high-count
life-lists my attention is now and then drawn too.
A lot of what I am reading re-enforces my decision not to continue my
membership of one birdwatching
'club' and I am now pondering on my membership of others.
"Integrity" comes to mind.
Perhaps what I have written will offend some. So be it. That is my
intention.
I do, however, know there are birders with integrity belonging to this
group.
That thought encourages me to continue with this wonderful activity centred
around some of the most
amazing and beautiful creatures ever to grace this tormented world.
Cheers
Bob Inglis
Sandstone Point
Qld
Think on the following:
"Nobody speaks the truth when there's something they must have." Elizabeth
Bowen (1899 - 1973) from:
"The House in Paris"
"When in doubt, tell the truth." Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) from: "Pudd'nhead
Wilson's Calendar".
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