Hello Sherri
When I was there only a few weeks ago one of the proprietors of the caravan
park opposite told me that the people who lived on the property where the
Red Goshawk nested had been quite amenable to birders. When my group and I
were looking for the bird a man drove out of the property, and there was
absolutely no indication of hostility. The proprietor said that often the
owners on seeing birders hanging around, would let them in. However, aware
of what a nuisance regular birders must be I asked my group to move on after
a few minutes as Bruce Richardson will attest.
Peter is right when he states that many birders are well-educated.
IHowever, the issue here, as Peter points out, is the attitude of the owners
of the said property. It seems to have hardened quite drastically and
quickly. Perhaps the property has changed hands, but there were no signs
it was for sale. I suspect, having seen similar reactions before, that the
owners may have just tired of the behaviour of some birders.
Regards
Denise
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On 30/9/12 8:56 AM, "Peter Madvig" <> wrote:
> Hallo Sherri,
>
> You must have seen my message on birding.aus from a recent visit to the
> Bitter Springs area. Just to put the record strait, I was not questioning
> the absence of the bird (I am fully aware of a lot of those points you
> mention - I grew up in East Africa with lots of raptors about) - but rather
> the disconcerting reaction of one of the owners, which must have been
> triggered by some awful behaviour from some birders!! I just went in to ask
> permission - I do not believe in trespassing, and I might not have been a
> birder, but someone in trouble.......!
>
> But, generally speaking, your notes are a good reminder to us all.
> Regards,
> Peter Madvig
> PS. There are many birders who read birding.aus who are well educated and
> aware of your points - I'd even think the majority.
>
>
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