As a follow up to this disgusting act in Florida, here is another
article detailing how these idiots were USNA graduates.

http://www.marconews.com/news/2009/feb/20/men-accused-killing-wading-birds-were-navy-officer/

But, to leave you all on a better note this Sunday morning...  I was
delighted to see the local Peregrines courting, copulating and then
perching side by side yesterday.

Best,

Dan Haas
West Annapolis, MD


On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 8:01 AM, Dan haas <> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I'm really sorry for sending this email to the OSPREY, as it was
> intended for someone else.  I accidentally hit the incorrect email
> address last night.  I should be more careful, but for those
> interested, I was reacting to this article:
>
> http://www.winknews.com/news/local/39855127.html
>
> It's not related to Maryland Birds, but it deals with some awful
> bird-related behavior. For the record, I would like to retract my
> speculation as to those involved.
>
> And, I'll try to keep an eye on that 'email address' line before
> clicking send. Again, my sincere apologies for the error.
>
> Good Birding,
>
> Dan Haas
> West Annapolis, MD
> 
>
> On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 10:42 PM, Dan haas <> wrote:
>> So I read your blog.  Then I google'd the one bird shooter suspect
>> from Annapolis, Alexander Wilhelm.
>>
>> Coincidence?  Search this article.  Could it be that the fine,
>> upstanding bird shooter is an Academy graduate?
>>
>> http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/readne/2008/04_28-13/NAV
>>
>> -Dan
>>
>