tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post5504960461679621062..comments2024-03-11T04:43:00.097-07:00Comments on Las Aventuras: Birding EtiquetteRohrerbothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-39735785585045860182012-12-10T10:58:43.708-07:002012-12-10T10:58:43.708-07:00How sad for Kathie! What great shots you got of t...How sad for Kathie! What great shots you got of the Ani though, Chris! I'm so impressed!A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-7156040283441116482012-12-09T12:45:15.466-07:002012-12-09T12:45:15.466-07:00Beth, I think the same of you. I just want you to...Beth, I think the same of you. I just want you to know that I do think of you often. You're not alone. Your blogger friends are always there for you:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-24056852688025066692012-12-09T12:39:57.873-07:002012-12-09T12:39:57.873-07:00Chris, I just wanted to let you know what a very n...Chris, I just wanted to let you know what a very nice person you are! Thank you for your kind comments. I am sure your family is very proud of you!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020604933621899108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-26663768371138092252012-12-09T06:03:49.515-07:002012-12-09T06:03:49.515-07:00i never even heard of an ANI. what a story!! don&#...i never even heard of an ANI. what a story!! don't people know that phone rings need to be turned OFF at certain times?!! NO, i guess not. THINK, people!<br /> at least you were lucky, and got some great pictures...too bad kathie didn't get there in time to see for herself, but i'm sure the opportunity will happen again! this bird almost looks like a cross between some kind of a hawk and a parrot! FANTASTIC shots as always chris, i LOVE the first one best!laurak/ForestWalkArt :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00285156023840252154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-21927503681173866992012-12-08T18:42:52.709-07:002012-12-08T18:42:52.709-07:00I can understand why birders flock to the site. Th...I can understand why birders flock to the site. That is a pretty interesting looking bird. You got some really nice shots of it too. Like the B&W effect but the first picture in the leaves shows a bit of the birds personality. Way cool!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136566754402476915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-5669475171931388422012-12-08T15:23:08.586-07:002012-12-08T15:23:08.586-07:00Oh what a shame that Kathie missed it, but you got...Oh what a shame that Kathie missed it, but you got some great shots of it. Maybe one day she will catch sight of it. :)Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143140451200120833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-46704130213271764432012-12-08T15:06:41.527-07:002012-12-08T15:06:41.527-07:00Well done on the GB Ani - so exciting to see a &qu...Well done on the GB Ani - so exciting to see a "lifer". A shame Kathie missed it but good birder that she is I am sure she will see one. For me to count a "lifer" I have to see it and see it well to be sure of the id! For my year list I will count birds that I have only heard as well as those seen.<br /><br />Like ShySongbird I tend to find many twitchers intimidating! Although to be fair some are lovely people - remember going to see the Long-eared Owls roosting at Brandon Marsh when the children were little and before we had a telescope and several birders let the children see the birds through their scopes. I have only attended a few "twitches" most local. As far as I am concerned the welfare of the bird comes first and I could never play a call or get too close just for a photo.Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-49909057121671134032012-12-08T08:29:30.304-07:002012-12-08T08:29:30.304-07:00It's sounding more like "The Big Year&quo...It's sounding more like "The Big Year" all the time.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-59663747278852446972012-12-08T08:24:46.023-07:002012-12-08T08:24:46.023-07:00i'm sorry for kathie!i'm sorry for kathie!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-81650788075720031582012-12-08T07:55:27.819-07:002012-12-08T07:55:27.819-07:00I tend to avoid rarities reported in my area becau...I tend to avoid rarities reported in my area because of the crowds and how some people forget or just plain ignore etiquette as I do not like to see birds stressed. If I come across a rarity I photograph it and keep my distance. Mia McPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613385411156245829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-49959312244820722072012-12-08T07:52:24.632-07:002012-12-08T07:52:24.632-07:00Nicely done Chris! The photos are great as usual!...Nicely done Chris! The photos are great as usual!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020604933621899108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-77088305896285891622012-12-08T07:42:33.229-07:002012-12-08T07:42:33.229-07:00I don't know my USA birds, Chris, but I do hav...I don't know my USA birds, Chris, but I do have the Sibley guides, and it seems like the Ani was a real rarity - and what a super bird! I've really enjoyed your accounts of this, and the accompanying images.<br /><br />Over here in UK there tends to be a small amount of tension between bird watchers and bird photographers - and this is probably mainly due to arrogance on the part of a minority of individuals in each camp. And fanatics are always dangerous, as the rules don't apply to them! Sadly, I've witnessed some exceedingly selfish behaviour. With photographers, often it's trying to get too close. With birdwatchers, it tends to be trespassing on private land. Those, like you and I, who fall into both camps and understand the etiquette, will (hopefully) not upset any reasonable person.<br /><br />When the bird is a rarity, I will stay with the watching group. If, for any reason, I want to change position I will not do so without the agreement of all present, and then it will (hopefully) not be to the discomfort of the bird.<br /><br />However, I will sometimes stalk a bird in order to get the photo if it is relatively common (and not in any way an endangered species), and only if no one else is trying to view the bird. This, to my mind is acceptable. Then there is the issue as to how long one should leave it before returning to try again. This is a matter for common sense, but I tend to work on a period of at least a week.<br /><br />In summary, I get the greatest satisfaction of all from seeing the bird still in same place that I found it, when I'm leaving.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-53658840708979934362012-12-08T06:52:42.617-07:002012-12-08T06:52:42.617-07:00great shotsgreat shotsAdamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-90770894780657821212012-12-08T06:48:53.398-07:002012-12-08T06:48:53.398-07:00Well done Chris! It is always exciting to see a &#...Well done Chris! It is always exciting to see a 'lifer', a shame Kathie missed out this time though. I also enjoyed the lovely variety of birds on your previous post. You were so lucky to see the GB Ani on two occasions. I find twitchers rather intimidating so tend to avoid them.ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-62284990417733189182012-12-08T04:42:41.692-07:002012-12-08T04:42:41.692-07:00Oh well done indeed Chris you got some fantastic s...Oh well done indeed Chris you got some fantastic shots of the GB Ani, they look super when you zoom in on them. Such a shame Kathie didn't get there in time, but one day...! I loved the little white crowned sparrow from yesterday, so sweet. I would definitely follow etiquette, I hate it when people are rude and pushy, but I think you beat anyone I know for enthusiasm.PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-42889762573559614922012-12-08T03:16:53.769-07:002012-12-08T03:16:53.769-07:00To z pewnością rzadko spotykany ptak, jeśli wzbudz...To z pewnością rzadko spotykany ptak, jeśli wzbudził taką sensację. Pozdrawiam.<br />It's certainly a rare bird, if aroused such a sensation. Yours.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-20173031624041853552012-12-08T03:06:02.803-07:002012-12-08T03:06:02.803-07:00NO, I would not follow the bird. It would be nice ...NO, I would not follow the bird. It would be nice to have a photo for memories of the sighting. I really have a dislike for people that chase birds or animals to get "that" shot. I have seen people in Yellowstone getting really close to buffalo, bears and even chasing a moose to get their photo. In the process they ruin it for all the people who were there to enjoy seeing the animals or birds. I am sorry Kathie did not get to see the Ani. Have a great weekend, happy birding!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-57273714716129804072012-12-08T00:35:35.334-07:002012-12-08T00:35:35.334-07:00You are a good teacher and a good blogger, I just ...You are a good teacher and a good blogger, I just would have to go back in time and study your blog before heading to spot birds and listen to their call.Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354559064351144704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-50553146371891477482012-12-08T00:34:44.656-07:002012-12-08T00:34:44.656-07:00Well apart from the bird being an Ani that story c...Well apart from the bird being an Ani that story could just as well have been here in the UK Chris. We often get 2000+ twitchers for a "biggy". Your description of the antics of the birders was spot on and made me laugh. It happens over here too when rare birds seem to be a target for raptors and there have been a few incidents of the target bird being snatched before the twitchere's eyes. Pleased you got out birding and got a lifer too.Phil Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.com