Please note i had not intended on staying after dark and was not just sitting and shining headlights on birds i was only driving thru the area . then stopped and shut off lights and engine  . thanks bill 

--- On Mon, 3/9/09, Bill Hubick <> wrote:

> From: Bill Hubick <>
> Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Woodcock Parties  at SWAP
> To: , "saundra byrd" <>
> Date: Monday, March 9, 2009, 4:16 PM
> 
> Hello again,
> 
> As a gentle reminder to anyone visiting SWAP or locations
> like it, PLEASE, PLEASE do not do anything that can be
> considered overstaying our welcome. Getting locked in at a
> location that closes its gates, or even inconveniencing the
> person who closes them, can easily turn into our not being
> allowed to access a site after hours. If you plan to watch
> displaying woodcocks at SWAP, you MUST park outside and walk
> in. 
> 
> Furthermore, using any light (especially car headlights) to
> observe nocturnal birds (especially courtship activity) is
> inappropriate. When observing, find one place, preferably
> not in the middle of the open area, and observe quietly,
> using only the available ambient light (i.e., setting sun
> and moon). If you need a flashlight to hike in or out, use
> it only to find your way. 
> 
> Please be quiet, courteous, and discreet at any site like
> this. It will ensure the best experience for you and for the
> birds. The last thing any of us want is for our actions to
> have a negative effect on the birds or our fellow birders. 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Bill
> 
> Bill Hubick
> Pasadena, Maryland
> 
> http://www.billhubick.com
>