I know we should be wrapping this up but I can't help reminding Alex that it
was Chris Barnes who very generously reported the presence and location of
an Asian Dowitcher in Boonooroo a few weeks ago, which I and a few other
birdos successfully twitched. I was very appreciative. Thanks Chris! 99% of
birders undserstand your predicament.
Steve Murray
-----Original Message-----
From:
On Behalf Of Deane P. Lewis
Sent: Monday, 2 March 2009 7:22 AM
To: 'Birding Aus'
Subject: Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Normally, I am a very passive person, who does not say much. But here
goes...
In my books, Chris Barnes is a legend. I have learned heaps from this person
who is very generous with his knowledge and time. I can assure you, he will
get no pleasure from not being able to share this bird at this time...
Deane P. Lewis
-----Original Message-----
From:
On Behalf Of Alex Farias
Sent: Monday, 2 March 2009 6:12 AM
To: Chris Barnes; Chris Sanderson; Birding Aus
Subject: Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Hi,
So correct me if I?m wrong, it?s a private property? (Like many where other
twtichable rarities show up) and you just don?t want to bother the owner?.
Ok, I just not sure that you don?t get pleasure from gripping off others?
If you didn?t you would get out of you comfort zone and help the community.
If you don?t want us to see it, next time there is no need to report to
everyone in the list with pictures, etc? only the rarities committee should
know.
I usually a very friendly guy, but lifers are hard to come by this days, and
when a duffer it?s showing off that he saw the third or fourth record of a
BBS in Australia, posting pictures and a note: ?by the way folks, I?m the
only one allowed to see it, please don?t ask me where I saw it?. It?s kind
of upsetting.
Regards,
Alex
________________________________
From: Chris Barnes <>
To: Chris Sanderson <>; Alex Farias
<>; Birding Aus <>
Sent: Sunday, 1 March, 2009 6:55:56 PM
Subject: Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Thanks Chris,
I was wondering how to tackle this inevitable debate. It?s not a military
area but access to the site is for surveys only at this stage & carry strict
regulations. No viewing areas from public roads exist. As one who has gained
the trust of the folk who run it, I am not willing to compromise this. At
this stage no access will be allowed during the working week. If there is
the possibility of getting in later, I will let everyone know when & if I
get the go ahead. I don?t get pleasure from gripping off others & would love
everyone who wants to see this bird have a chance at it. It is a wader tho &
at this time of year anything could happen.
Apologies for the anguish this might cause. I know how I?d feel if it were a
Nordmann?s Greenshank! I did think twice about reporting it for this reason
but suppressing it wouldn?t have been looked kindly upon either.
Cheers,
Chris.
________________________________
From:Chris Sanderson
Sent: Sunday, 1 March 2009 10:29 AM
To: Alex Farias; Chris Barnes; Birding Aus
Subject: Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Alex,
My guess is that Chris has been granted permission to access a sensitive
area (military perhaps?) that no one else is likely to be granted access to
for any reason. Knowing where the bird is would only tempt people to break
in so why give them that temptation?
Regards,
Chris
On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 10:21 AM, Tony Russell <> wrote:
I wish he was kidding but I don't think so.
-----Original Message-----
From:
On Behalf Of Alex Farias
Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 8:15 AM
To: Chris Barnes; Birding Aus
Subject: Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Chris,
You Kidding, right?
Why it is not twichtable?
rgs
Alex
________________________________
From: Chris Barnes <>
To: Birding Aus <>
Sent: Saturday, 28 February, 2009 6:14:17 PM
Subject: Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Hi all,
This morning had a Buff-breasted Sandpiper in Bundaberg (SEQld) for 2.5
hrs with Nev Cap ell whilst doing a regular count. It was eventually put
off by a sea-eagle & has not been seen since. Unfortunately the area has
restricted access & the bird will not be twitchable so please don't ask
me for specific site details.
Chris
Ps I have got pictures but contact me if interested rather than send to
the B-Aus list please.
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