tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post8335854284337061344..comments2024-03-11T04:43:00.097-07:00Comments on Las Aventuras: Birding EthicsRohrerbothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-66833126129127333722016-04-14T02:29:26.399-07:002016-04-14T02:29:26.399-07:00great post. I fell in love with the first and last...great post. I fell in love with the first and last images :) NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-3156092701956136102016-04-12T15:40:06.519-07:002016-04-12T15:40:06.519-07:00fantastic picturesfantastic picturesSuzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280092023558641994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-24959069623334801912016-03-30T12:15:56.021-07:002016-03-30T12:15:56.021-07:00Thank you for the encouragement, and for the kind ...Thank you for the encouragement, and for the kind words. I ought to take the plunge and join one of the birding groups at one of my favorite parks. I pass by such a group occasionally and try to eavesdrop ;) Enjoy the rest of your week and happy birding :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-48863957769662401442016-03-24T09:48:17.121-07:002016-03-24T09:48:17.121-07:00I am so sorry the group thought the worst! If the...I am so sorry the group thought the worst! If they followed your blog they'd know you are one of the most responsible birders out there! I hope the misunderstanding is cleared up with everyone by now. I hate it when someone thinks ill of me!A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-5661320156728902922016-03-24T01:13:18.592-07:002016-03-24T01:13:18.592-07:00Hello Chris!
Your new lens is making me jealous!:...Hello Chris! <br />Your new lens is making me jealous!:))Magnificent images that show every detail of these lovely birds. <br /><br />I feel sorry that the unpleasant incident occured Chris, I know how you must have felt being such a responsible birder, but we live and learn! Happy birding, and have a great Easter.Breathtakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883608347810648676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-48882043286152600612016-03-22T21:07:54.516-07:002016-03-22T21:07:54.516-07:00The last photo is stunning! I haven't been wi...The last photo is stunning! I haven't been with a birding group as of yet but I appreciate the tips mentioned here. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14502194159570710642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-60918734277737627852016-03-22T18:59:13.163-07:002016-03-22T18:59:13.163-07:00Groups are great. I've met so many wonderful ...Groups are great. I've met so many wonderful people along the way by birding in groups, but after awhile, you find yourself alone with a few of those dear friends. This group was friendly and had a bunch of great birders. But some of the most rewarding birding is the kind you do alone. The learning often happens alone but because of blogs I have learned so much. As for close ups of the birds....it's the all about the lens. But you don't need a good lens to enjoy nature. You've got great pics on your blog. I especially love the drake sitting on top of the nest box:) Hope they are successful!Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-50725959995718445862016-03-22T17:40:52.874-07:002016-03-22T17:40:52.874-07:00That was certainly a very uncomfortable experience...That was certainly a very uncomfortable experience you had Chris and I'm glad you got it sorted out. I have never gotten the quality of photographs that I have seen on your blog, and many others. I have always wished I could get closer but have never tried because a) I am not as spry as I used to be and b) I would never put another living thing at risk no matter how small it was. I have also never been with a group, my loss I guess, but I am far happier with the company of my husband when we are out and about looking for wildlife. I know of no one in my family or among my friends who enjoy doing what we do. Thanks for visiting and telling me that maybe the lady wood duck may have been in the box. This is how I learn and I thank you for that too. DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-20827686011282240662016-03-22T16:21:12.068-07:002016-03-22T16:21:12.068-07:00It's sad that we assume the worst about others...It's sad that we assume the worst about others, and yet we all do it! It's good to think about the issues it raises though - an on-going one as new birders and photographers join all the time. I'm another that doesn't really enjoy crowded birding either, but it can be useful too.<br />Sonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940828763843098232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-50433824454880371162016-03-22T14:53:17.708-07:002016-03-22T14:53:17.708-07:00I love to see all owls. I only saw a barred owl on...I love to see all owls. I only saw a barred owl on my Florida walks. But it was still a thrill. I'm glad your stellar rep is in the clear. And you were rewarded with a great photo!Sharon Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683868787160249441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-41257048689769868512016-03-22T13:22:15.275-07:002016-03-22T13:22:15.275-07:00That is a great idea. I appreciate the tip for fu...That is a great idea. I appreciate the tip for future finds. People need to put the birds first:) That's the difference between photographers and birders. Although, it happens in both groups, I have found photographers to use things like bait etc to lure birds into a pic. But it's the nesting photos! that's the worst:(Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-14064082846071182712016-03-22T13:07:31.516-07:002016-03-22T13:07:31.516-07:00Any time there are people, there's always room...Any time there are people, there's always room for random things to happen:) Thank the bird gods that I work with people in large groups to understand this:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-30772123920406150512016-03-22T12:57:56.011-07:002016-03-22T12:57:56.011-07:00I'm loving the new lens, but I am finding that...I'm loving the new lens, but I am finding that the extra weight makes hiking rocky trails tricky. I almost fell last weekend because I wasn't used to the extra weight on my should. My balance was off:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-35461469534895240852016-03-22T12:29:10.356-07:002016-03-22T12:29:10.356-07:00That crowd on the boardwalk - my greatest nightmar...That crowd on the boardwalk - my greatest nightmare. As you explain Chris, groups just make noise and birds have eyes and ears better than our own. Lucky is the gang of birders who can see a bird better than a lonesome birder who has fieldcraft, experience and common sense. Phil Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-11250259153524015602016-03-22T12:12:53.108-07:002016-03-22T12:12:53.108-07:00Oh the twitchers are a terrible lot:) I don't...Oh the twitchers are a terrible lot:) I don't twitch anymore, but I do try my hand for birds in some areas. That part is fun. I think birding in masses with all the personalities can be a challenge:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-10439836758663472662016-03-22T12:08:07.828-07:002016-03-22T12:08:07.828-07:00Gaelyn, that is good to know. That is something I...Gaelyn, that is good to know. That is something I will ask my groups before I start up down the road. I never thought about that before. Thanks, as always, for the advice. Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-6284115347323012632016-03-22T11:26:42.803-07:002016-03-22T11:26:42.803-07:00I respect the territory of birds and especially ne...I respect the territory of birds and especially nesting birds. I get a little bit crazy with groups of birders when they act like they own the land we are visiting~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-38402301252498192612016-03-22T11:10:53.783-07:002016-03-22T11:10:53.783-07:00What a horrible thing to happen to you but glad yo...What a horrible thing to happen to you but glad you were able to quickly clar it up. Not thankfuly nothing like this has happened to me and I hope it never will. Rules MUST be obeyed to protect 'NATURE'Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-30320586231153495242016-03-21T15:31:49.185-07:002016-03-21T15:31:49.185-07:00This etiquette is good not just for birders. Any ...This etiquette is good not just for birders. Any time I lead a group I let them know they are free to leave any time yet to let me know so I don't wonder about a changing head count. Lesson learned. You, are a GREAT birder!Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-32223734174521946202016-03-21T13:30:13.050-07:002016-03-21T13:30:13.050-07:00Chris, I am so surprised at me would assume you wo...Chris, I am so surprised at me would assume you would harrass a bird and so glad you were able to quickly clear things up. You must have been shocked when you heard the rumors. I'm glad it all worked out. Your new lens is wonderful, BTW!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-73401881885215497152016-03-21T07:22:31.900-07:002016-03-21T07:22:31.900-07:00Oh Chris - you must have been totally horrified to...Oh Chris - you must have been totally horrified to hear of the rumours. I am so glad you were able to put the record straight. Anyone who knows you or reads your blog will know how you put the welfare of birds and wildlife first. It just goes to show how careful you have to be. I've not had problems when birding with others but I rarely go out in a group. To be honest I hate attending "twitches" when there are dozens of birders around who all seem to know each other. Although I have on occasion attended them locally to see a rare bird. I think most birders put the welfare of birds first - I know I do and am careful at nesting times not to give out info on locations of the rarer species.<br /><br />Glad you got to see the Long-Eared Owls. I've only ever seen them once - there were a few overwintering and roosting at one of the bird reserves we visit many years ago. Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-36818304559796473552016-03-21T04:26:27.897-07:002016-03-21T04:26:27.897-07:00Birding ethics can be hard. I always wince when I...Birding ethics can be hard. I always wince when I see people putting nest shots on FB and such like. It makes me wonder how they got them. I was at a Black Noddy nest site last year and I made good and sure that I had the right advice about how to approach the site and how close to get. Not everyone puts the birds first.<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-61770433126973903212016-03-20T04:41:41.590-07:002016-03-20T04:41:41.590-07:00Oh dear that's awful Chris. No similar experie...Oh dear that's awful Chris. No similar experiences but then again I'm more of a street photographer and although I've been lucky and caught some OK bird shots I could never call myself a birder. I have to say though I think it's very wrong that they jumped to the worst conclusion without any proof! Btw excellent shots here :)PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.com