RE: [Maine-birds] Great Gray Owl - near Sunkhaze Meadows, 1/17

I hope anyone who goes to see either bird will follow the ABA code of ethics, not just 1) b where it refers to not stressing observed species but also 4) b:

"If you witness unethical birding behavior, assess the situation and intervene if you think it prudent. When interceding, inform the person(s) of the inappropriate action and attempt, within reason, to have it stopped. If the behavior continues, document it and notify appropriate individuals or organizations."

If individuals are being bad wildlife observers, step in and say something to them. Give them the opportunity to correct their behavior. But if that doesn't work, document their actions on video. Also feel free to post your video on your blog or youtube. As many people know, recently there have been quite a few videos of people harassing and interacting inappropriately with wildlife that have gotten much-deserved attention and gone viral.

Sean Smith

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From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com [mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Doug Hitchcox
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 2:09 PM
To: Bird Alerts <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>
Subject: [Maine-birds] Great Gray Owl - near Sunkhaze Meadows, 1/17

Hi everyone:

Excuse my brevity of this report but I'm posting from the road in AZ; just got Juniper Titmouse at the Grand Canyon.

John Wyatt called to report he found a Great Gray Owl on the Stud Mill Road near the Sunkhaze Meadows this morning, 1/17. I don't know the exact location but I recommend checking eBird or hopefully John will post directions here when he's no longer in the field.

There has been a good conversation about the ethics of owl viewing here lately, so please use this as an opportunity to set a good example.

Good birding,


Doug Hitchcox

Sent from my iPhone

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