I am one who dislikes the use of playback due to the abuse in my
local area for viewing rare birds that are sought after by thousands
of people in just a few very specific locations. These birds are
only harrased during prime breeding season. I can make little
headway in my local area so I expect you to have less luck.
For an article from one of our list members from Brazil, read:
http://birds.cornell.edu/lns/recordingnature/html/TheRecorder/j_minns_
3_oct_10.pdf
If you must and can have rules, keep it out of hearing range of your
facilities as no one wishes to travel to hear someones recordings
while in the field.
Also, if you can limit its use to playback of calls recorded only
from your specific area that would be best. You don't see it
published much but why do you want to train your local birds the
dilect of birds of the same species that they never will be in
contact with. Protection of dialect can only be achieved if birds
learn their songs from there normal interaction in their neighborhood.
Rich
--- In "Daniel De Granville -
Fotograma" <> wrote:
> Hi, Oryoki and everyone else.
>
> I would like to know a bit more about these restrictions regarding
field
> playback to attract birds. I do know the basics, but is there
an "ethics
> code" or something like that, specific for field playbacks?
>
> My specific interest on the subject was brought up by the fact
that, within
> a couple of weeks, I will be moving to the Pantanal of Brazil to
run an
> ecotourism facility. We expect to receive groups of birders there.
I have
> guided several birding groups before, but they usually had their own
> specialized guides who took care of everything (including the way
to deal
> with wildlife). Now that I'll manage the place, I would like to have
> substantial info in order to coordinate the birding groups in a
proper
> manner, seeking for a balance between tourist's experiences and
respect for
> the environment.
>
> Thanks, all the best,
>
> Daniel De Granville
>
> Bonito, MS, Brazil
>
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 05 Feb 2004 02:39:54 -0000
> From: "oryoki2000" <>
> Subject: Re: Equipment
>
> Leo Boon wrote:
> > ..I am looking for player and speakers
> > which will [attract] wanted species...
>
> Dear Leo,
>
> The subject of field playback is very controversial. At a minimum
> you need to be aware of any local regulations regarding playback.
> Playback is prohibited in more places than you may realize. Most
> national and state parks in the USA regulate sound playback. These
> regulations protect species that might otherwise be subject to
> harrassment. Regulation of playback is especially important
> in "hotspots" (inside or outside parks) where an unusual species can
> be found, or where birders congregate (such as near a wilderness
> lodge). Many sound recordists "just say no" to field playback at
any
> time.
>
> That said, I understand the value of playback when doing census
work,
> or when trying to show an unusual species to a group. It's far less
> damaging to the environment to attract a bird over to your location
> than it is to make a new trail into the forest.
>
> I will reply to you privately, with the understanding that it is
your
> responsibility to use playback in a sensitive manner.
>
> --oryoki
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