Re: big-beaked birders <grin>
Gary A. Griffith (brdnsum@dpnet.net)
Wed, 25 Mar 98 20:51:19 PST
Greg,
Well made point, nicely put. Now I can take my Texas trip next week without Norm giving me a guilt trip ;-)
White-winged Crossbills on Elk Neck in Cecil County yesterday, for those interested.
Jane, Let me know if you STUMBLE across that loon. Heh, Heh, Heh.
Gary A. Griffith (BrdNSum@dpnet.net)
The Hummingbird Society (www.hummingbird.org)
Elkton, Maryland
(302) 369-3699 Society
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> No. I am *not* talking about physical noses, but I *am* referring
> to the long beaks with which a few birders look down at other, more
> "common" and "ordinary" birders and their respective experiences.
>
> Norm's reference to the NAS *degrading* Nebraska as a birding
> destination to puff up the "superior" birding destination [Texas]
> where they plan to erect a new shrine <sarcasm> is the bottom of my
> personal birding experience. Texas is a wonderful place and NAS has
> many wonderful members (some, I'm sure are from Nebraska!!!). There
> is absolutely no need for sordid comments like that. Or, for that
> matter, no need whatsoever to belittle anyone or any birding
> experience to make another better.
>
> I have birded in 49 states (Alaska will be 50 this year <smile>)
> and have enjoyed the uniqueness of each state. Part of what adds to
> the birding experience is meeting new people (mid-Westerners are
> *EXTREMELY* kind and helpful!), seeing new terrain, learning about the
> habits of birds in different locations, migration patterns, and just
> plain being outside, etc.
>
> Additionally, I have enjoyed trying to help other MDOsprey
> subscribers with planning trips to other parts of the country. I'm
> sure collectively, we've got quite a knowledge-base. I hope this open
> enthusiasm for birding and helping others enjoy the same experiences
> will continue!
>
> My two bits,
>
> Greg Miller
> Lusby, MD
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