Thanks, Norm,
Curiously, I'd been thinking recently of the value of Claudia's rule myself,
and my first reaction on reading your heading was "This is not a NEW rule."
Mostly it's a common sense rule and a responsible one for exactly the
reasons  George stated so ably.

Leo Weigant



On 3/20/07 8:11 PM, "Norm Saunders" <> wrote:

> After the long round of discussions involving the Long-eared Owl in
> Carroll County, I've decided to add a new posting rule to the list.  I
> don't make new rules lightly, but sometimes we need to make a
> statement about things that should be part of our natural response to
> the birds we love so much.
> 
> Here it is:
> 
> "Post messages regarding owl locations ONLY for Short-eared and Snowy
> Owls.  All other owl postings are NOT welcome here.  This is for the
> protection of the owls."
> 
> When you think about it, this really isn't a new rule at all, but
> harks back to the days when Claudia Wilds was in charge of the ANS
> Voice of the Naturalist.  It only makes good sense, especially now
> when so many listing instincts can be triggered by this medium.
> 
> This isn't to say that you can't claim bragging rights about owl
> sightings--we all love to see or hear an owl--but please, please,
> please do not post directions or locations for those owls.
> 
> Thanks for understanding and abiding by this rule.
> 
> Best,
> Norm
> 
> ==========================
> Norm Saunders
> Cambridge & West Ocean City, MD
>