I don't recall seeing this posted to MDOsprey. I think that a few,
actually a lot, of letters of thanks would be a great idea! If the other
farmer indeed shoots the lapwing, the problem will become moot :(

Tyler Bell

California, MD

-----Original Message-----
From: "Paul J. Baicich" <> 
Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 6:56 PM
Subject: Lapwing thanks.

Dear All 

Apparently, and due to some birding diplomacy, parking has been made
available at the Northern Lapwing in Creagerstown. Janet Millenson, MOS
President, helped make it happen.  The landowners are:

Jan and Kristen Lawyer
The Turkey Farm
13001 Creagerstown Road
Rt. 550 South
Thurmont, MD 21788

<http://www.discoverfrederickmd.com/farmersmarket/html/detail.htm?cat=10
5&st
ore=1013>

A thank-you note would probably go a long way to continuing to promote
improved birding relations, especially since the local Creagerstown
scene
last week was tense vis-a-vis the Sheriff's office. My simple birding
postcard is going into the mail tomorrow...

All's well that ends well.

   paul

P.S. You might consider passing this information on to friends who have
visited the bird...

=====================================================
 Paul J. Baicich
 Swarovski Birding and
 National Wildlife Refuge Association
 P.O. Box 404
 Oxon Hill, MD 20750

     410/992-9736 (992-wren)

"We are called to assist the Earth to heal her wounds, and in the
process
heal our own."
 Wangari Maathai - 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Winner