Hi Folks,

I didn't realize that Lance B's note below was sent to the listserve; I thought it was sent to me privately.  I therefore responded to him privately, and my response is below.

Stan Arnold
Ferndale (AA Co.)





----- Original Message ----- 
From: Stanley Arnold 
To: lance biechele 
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 4:59 AM
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Spoonbill (Del.); North Assateague


Lance,

When you hike N. Assateague during nesting season, you have a long path that's about 100 feet wide and 9-10 km long.  You either hike in the tracks of the research vehicles up next to the restricted area signs (which is necessary if you want to view any of the bay-side areas) or else you walk down near the waves, which is easier, but you totally lose the view of the bay-side areas.  I was just trying to insert a little humor into my post, not offend anyone.

Stan
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: lance biechele 
  To: Stanley Arnold 
  Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 11:26 PM
  Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Spoonbill (Del.); North Assateague



        Hey Stan -
        So, why in the hell did you have to walk so close to
        their breeding area?  Little "sh-ts" - ANY remorseful
        feelings for stamping on their breeding grounds!!
        Lance Biechele