I'm forwarding this from the PA Birding List - with permission of Nathan
Thomas. Another depressing report of a birder/photographer behaving badly.
 
Nathan's original post:
 
I just wanted to update and make a comment on the Snowy Owl that used to be
along Mud Level Road.  I stopped out to show my wife and son the bird this
morning and we got a great look.  Unfortunately while we were out there a
"birder" from Maryland, who wanted to get a better picture of the bird using
his inadequate lens, got permission to walk into the field where the bird
was sitting.  He continued to approach until it finally flew.  It passed
directly overhead and continued to fly out of sight to the northwest over
Britton Road.  I waited for the "birder" and explained to him what his
actions overall may mean to birders who would have continued to appreciate
the bird.  I also briefly explained the ABA code of ethics.
<http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html> I consider myself a birder and so do
all of you, but I don't think any of us wish to consider ourselves in the
same category as this guy.  Lets hope the bird comes back.
Nathan Thomas
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Shippensburg, PA
Cumberland County

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