No more owl reports

[Allen Chartier]

Birders,

I just received a second-hand report that a photographer was seen cutting 
branches off the roost tree where the Northern Saw-whet Owl has been since 
early December (in order to obtain a better photo). I am a photographer 
myself, and would never do something so selfish and lacking in concern tor 
the welfare of the bird as this. If this person is on this list, I cannot 
post here what I would have said to you in person if I had caught you.

Many, many people have enjoyed these birds responsibly over the past two 
winters, and I thank you all for your good behavior. But, since my posting 
their presence and locales has contributed to this unethical photographer 
disturbing the birds, I will no longer post updates on these owls to the 
internet.

With branches removed from this obviously great roost, I would not be 
surprised if the bird moves to another less accessible locale, and this 
roost might be ruined for this winter at least.

Allen Chartier
amazilia1 at comcast.net
1442 West River Park Drive
Inkster, MI  48141
Website: http://www.amazilia.net
Michigan HummerNet: http://www.amazilia.net/MIHummerNet
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You may wonder how it weighs the food. It doesn't.
It just eats another hummingbird.
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