Peter - I entirely agree. Unfortunately an obstacle to rectification are
those who insist that 'it makes no difference to the birds'. Hours of
controlled observation would be required to verify this. If that is right, why
don't managements everywhere build hides without rear walls? A quick test is
'the Little Grassbird Test'. However this has the disadvantage of requiring a
Little Grassbird. I would agree that a completely motionless observer in a
corner would 'make no difference' in 95% of instances. However it is difficult
to achieve motionlessness while (a) you are entering or leaving a hide or (b)
someone else is.
-----Original Message-----
From: milburn
Sent: Friday, 4 January 2013 12:50 AM
To:
Subject: Inadequacy of Cygnus Hide at Kelly's Swamp
The recently compromised Cygnus Hide at Kelly's Swamp may as well be a plate
glass shop window! The birds are about 1.5 metres below the hide so the
ludicrous screen that attempts to block out back-lighting needs to be at least
doubled in height if it were to be effective. Even then the sieve-like
flooring would not provide an effective screen between birds and would-be bird
observers. It amazes me that after 25 years, at least, of being a brilliant
bird hide that it has been now so badly buggered up! The most effective use of
the hide in its current configuration is to peer around it rather than attempt
to enter it!!
I apologise to those who might find this point of view offensive. I have
refrained from additional criticism in the fervent hope that this gross
misjudgement might be rectified forthwith.
Milburn
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