Ontbird Readers
It's disappointing that this has to be said again but as Ontbirds
coordinator I continue to receive emails expressing concerns over
trespassing by birders (some of them with cameras) and a property
owner's expectation to privacy. If we continue to ignore the concerns
of people living near the birds we hope to see, we run the real risk of
losing access.
When in the field you are an ambassador for the entire community. Do NOT
enter private property without the owner's EXPLICIT permission, word of
mouth needs confirmation. If someone asks you to leave, leave.
Always use common courtesy when dealing with anyone you meet in the
field. Decent behaviour will generate goodwill with both birders and
non-birders alike. That would be a good start.
Mark Cranford
ONTBIRDS Coordinator
Mississauga, Ont.
[email protected]
905 279 9576
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