Martyn Stewart wrote:
> Greg
> I generally use my blind for close observation and recording, I don't
> think I could walk about like a Yeti!!!!!!
> The beauty of the blind is that you can set up in open spaces like the
> edge of a marsh and wetlands, most birds apparantley recognize the human
> shape by our distinctive "two-leggedness" so hiding the human form,
> especially the legs is a must. I think the Yeti suit would be cumbersome
> later on as you need to stay still for long periods which gets bloody
> painful at times. I can sit in mine and get a cup of tea while waiting
> :-)
You can also set up a blind and leave it for days for the birds to get
used to. Kind of hard to do that in the suit.
Both have their uses, though you can do a whole lot just dressed
normally without a blind.
Walt
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