Predictable.
Carl Clifford
> On 11 Jul 2014, at 14:24, "Sandra Gallienne" <> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
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> The Yellow Bittern that was at North Lakes has now been flushed due to the
> irresponsible behaviour of a minority of photographers. One reliable
> witness has informed me that 12-15 people were present at the site this
> morning (mostly with cameras) and that a couple of the photographers
> approached too closely, despite repeated requests to respect the welfare of
> the bird and disturbance to local residents.
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> Also, even after the bird flushed to a nearby golf course, these same
> photographers gave chase and once more approached too closely and the bird
> then flushed again - this time to a whereabouts unknown.
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>
> Due to the selfish and careless actions of these few anyone wishing to view
> this bird has now had that privilege denied.
>
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> Birders are now asked to refrain from visiting this site.
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>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Sandra Gallienne
>
> Birdline Central & Southern Queensland Moderator/ebird Reviewer
>
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