Thank you Bill for sharing this important information........... I have spent some time with Barna and his son John. Over the years of taking trips out to the Island, I became a firm believer in the Norton Family perspective and the fact that this is an American Island.
I hope Barna and John are smiling at the article and the ramifications for American Birders and the State of Maine.... and to the Alcids that make this their home............ Long live the American Heritage of Machias Seal Island and the years of dedication that Barna and John gave to the understanding of Machias Seal Island and carrying the American Flag. The Canadians never had a foot to stand on and finally someone is speaking the truth..... thank you
Michael
From: Bill Sheehan
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 6:12 PM
To: Maine birds
Subject: [Maine-birds] Machias Seal Island in the NYTimes
An opinion piece in the New York Times today says US and Canada should resolve their minor territorial dispute over this rock since there's nothing worth fighting for at Machias Seal Island...
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Barna Norton must be rolling in his grave!
-- I can think of a few possibilities we could offer in a land swap...but I bet our friends to the east are way to savvy to let this ornithological gem go easily.
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