Re: While walking the puppy...

Harry Fisher (fish8553@dpnet.net)
Wed, 21 Oct 1998 12:26:04 -0400


Hi Christine:
My dogs( I have 3 ) are my frequent companions when I go birdwatching;
in fact, they have come to expect it, and look devastated whenever I
pull away without them.  Safety can be an issue when you`re a woman
birding alone, as I often do.  Bunky, my shep/retriever X is friendly
after he knows someone, but to an approaching stranger looks plenty 
serious. As Rick mentioned, the flexi-lines are wonderful inventions.  I
keep my youngest dog ( collie/smething X) on it, because tho` well
behaved he is a devoted deer chaser.   He always comes back, but I don`t
want him tearing through the forest. Mine also, are all adopted, 2 from
the SPCA, the other found at a local Acme.
Another plus for having the dogs along, I warmed my hands in their fur
today; it was cold at the Hawk Watch!

I have also been caught without binos, but most often when working in
the back of the yard.  A few days ago a Buteo sp. was soaring over, by
the time I got to my binos in the house, it was too late.  Don`t you
hate that!  Sorry i can`t ID your mystery birds for you.  Enjoy your
dog, you`ll have many birdwatching years ahead to enjoy.  
Leslie Fisher
North east, MD