Re: [Maine-birds] A MUST READ IF VISITING SANFORD LAGOONS

Hi all,

More and more birders are entering our hobby/passion/interest via technology like eBird and other forms of social media. They're not getting their information from "traditional" sources like knowledgeable elders, local bird clubs, or listserves (if you can call that traditional). Clicking on GPS coordinates are as likely to be the way to find "new" birds as learning about how to bird the local patch from a local expert. Therefore, assuming our current ways of disseminating information (and this includes specifics on rarities) are rapidly changing, we have to consider that listserve posts, or email trees, or other ways of offering specific, helpful, and useful information are seen by a smaller percentage of those going out in the field (or, at the very least, is often no longer the first place to get information).  Therefore, in this case, I agree with Marie: signage - and the support thereof - is probably the best way to go, as a sign at the entrance gate that is clear, concise, and obvious is probably the easiest and most efficient way of getting the word out. And of course "those in the know" need to do the best job possible at setting a good example and offering helpful outreach.

-Derek

 

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 Derek and Jeannette Lovitch

 Freeport Wild Bird Supply

 541 Route One, Suite 10

 Freeport, ME 04032

 207-865-6000

 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com  

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From: Marie Jordan <wooddk5555@gmail.com>
To: Andrew Aldrich <aaldrich1@maine.rr.com>
Cc: Maine Birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 8:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] A MUST READ IF VISITING SANFORD LAGOONS

You noted that perhaps a  none birder or one who does not read these posts has created the problem at the Lagoons.

We certainly do not want to loose the privilege of visiting such a wonderful birding area.

We all thank you for being a great ambassador for birders  in working with the folks at the plant.  ;-) 

Would the folks there be OK with having one or two of signs with the hours and regs for visitors  made up AND posted at the entrance and/or other appropriate and very visible areas  to inform visitors of what they need to be aware of? 

Signs with a big enough first line to catch the attention of anyone entering thru the gate so they would then read the fine print!!

If you think this is a good idea and they would go along with it, I  think that YCAS could be approached and would be willing to pay for the signs. 

My thoughts.

Marie

On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 8:03 AM, Andrew Aldrich <aaldrich1@maine.rr.com> wrote:

Hello Birders,

 

    There has been violations of rules lately.

 

    FIRST: The weekend hours are 7 AM to 8:30 AM

    SECOND:  You must sign in and out.

    THIRD: Cars are not to be driven inside the gates around the dikes.  Please park in the visitor Parking area.  You may park on the east side of the main plant.

When the workers leave in the morning they do NOT go around and check if anyone is still there.  They punch out from work and go home to their families.  They do not like calls in the afternoon from the police that they have to go back and let someone out and disrupt their family life.

 

I have posted the hours and directions below.

 

They want people to enjoy the place and are always glad when we get something rare or unusual.

 

I am also aware that not all birders and hikers read this email from this list serve, so it is possible a non birder was to fault.

 

Happy birding

Andy Aldrich

North Berwick

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directions: take Gavel Rd. east off of Rte. 4 at blinking light, 3.7 miles
south of jct. of Rtes. 4 and 111, (in Alfred) or 0.7 miles north of jct. of
Rtes. 4 and 109., (in S. Sanford)

Hours as posted: 6-4:30 MON-FRI, WEEKENDS: 7-8:30 SAT+SUN Holidays are
usually the same hours as weekend hours.

 

 

 

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