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Buff-breasted Sandpiper

To: Russell Woodford <>
Subject: Buff-breasted Sandpiper
From: L&L Knight <>
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 17:12:17 +1000
Russell, I think this episode demonstrates the need for a code of
behaviour on the part of people who post items to birding-aus. It is not acceptable for people to hurl personal insults in a public forum
like this.

Regards, Laurie.

On 02/03/2009, at 8:08 AM, Russell Woodford wrote:

Just to add my personal comment, rather than with my moderator hat on:

We are facing the prospect of being locked out of all Cheetham
sites, and most likely all the South Australian ones, because the
owners are concerned about birders not observing all their safety
protocols, and thereby exposing the company to legal action.
Quite a few property owners have refused access for birders because of the actions of a small number of irresponsible visitors.

I'm in no way suggesting that Alex or anyone else on this forum is
irresponsible when visiting private property, but please remember
that access is a very delicate issue in many places. We all need to be careful not to do anything - or even SAY anything - that might
get property owners offside about allowing birders to go on their
property.

Now with the moderator hat on: I think this topic is closed unless new information comes to light.

Thanks everyone

Russell Woodford

Birding-Aus List Owner

Geelong   Victoria   Australia
http://www.birding-aus.org



On 02/03/2009, at 8:25 AM, David Stowe wrote:

Gee .. how to win friends and influence people eh!

How insulting of you to urge Chris to get out of his comfort zone
and help the community! I think that Chris has indeed helped the
COMMUNITY Alex. He has obviously put alot of effort into gaining
access to an area and building a relationship so that he can do
regular wader counts. This surveys are very valuable to the birding community and organisations such as the BA Atlas. Reporting a
rarity and getting great photos of the bird also helps the
COMMUNITY. Birding-Aus is part of the community too and i have
enjoyed immensely hearing about the bird and seeing the photos! If you really cared about helping the community why do you only want
BARC to be told about it!
Face it, Chris' efforts ARE benefiting the community - Just not you PERSONALLY!

He also already hinted that he is trying to see what he can do to
gain further access.
I'm sure you're email will no doubt urge him on to call you
personally as soon as this has been arranged. Wait by the phone!

Dave


On 02/03/2009, at 7:11 AM, Alex Farias wrote:

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: RE: [Birding-Aus] 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: Re: [Birding-Aus] 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: Re: [Birding-Aus] 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: [Birding-Aus] 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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