Folks
Birds are for us to enjoy, not compete with. Playback for any breeding bird is competition, and should be avoided. Rare species like Black Rails it particularly inappropriate. Seeing or getting a picture to the determent of the bird is unethical.
George
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From: Bill Hubick
Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 9:14 AM
To: Russ Ruffing ; <mdbirding...>
Subject: Re: [MDBirding] Patapsco-Henryton Cerulean
Thanks, Russ! I agree.
Without getting into a debate on the GENERAL topic of playback use, I hope we can all agree that tape use is now always inappropriate for rare/sensitive breeders. This includes, but isn't limited to any Black Rail, Henslow's Sparrow, Cerulean Warbler, Golden-winged Warbler, and to other species when potentially nesting (e.g., Upland Sandpiper). My personal opinion is that tape use at any well-known, frequently visited site for a favorite species - even if not overly rare (e.g., Least Bittern at a heavily birded area) - should be considered inappropriate.
I suggest that we avoid a heated debate on the topic of general tape use, and see if we can agree on some common ground for what is DEFINITELY out of bounds for Maryland. Our growing community and amazing new communication technologies require some proactive consideration.
Thanks, and good birding!
Bill
Bill Hubick
Pasadena, Maryland
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From: Russ Ruffing <ruff2...>
To: <mdbirding...>
Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 8:25 AM
Subject: [MDBirding] Patapsco-Henryton Cerulean
For any who chase the Cerulean at Patapsco-Henryton, please be mindful that Ceruleans have basically disappeared as breeders in the Patapsco Valley. This bird appears to be on territory as it is singing incessantly and chasing other birds through the treetops. We can only hope! Therefore, in my opinion, audio playback should NOT be used AT ALL on this bird. If it's around, it will sing, and you will hear it. Just be patient. We do not need to harass this bird with playback.
Russ Ruffing
Woodstock, MD
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