Wandering Tattler

["Greg & Val Clancy" <>]

Hi Mark,

Don't apologise for not telling the world about a rare sighting.  Before 
releasing information on rare sightings it is a good thing to consider the 
welfare of the bird, the welfare of the environment and the rights of 
property owners.  It is great to share knowledge of a rare bird but it must 
be done carefully.  Nobody has the right to unnecessarily stress birds, 
trample vegetation or upset land owners just to get a tick. If all of these 
concerns can be addressed then it is great for as many people as possible to 
see a rare bird.  Some people are very selfish and this gets all 
birdwatchers a bad reputation.
Nobody has a right to see a bird at all costs!!


Greg Clancy
Ecologist
Coutts Crossing
NSW