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Dave is raising interesting points that, I feel, need to be addressed at a
policy level in Nova Scotia. First, as someone who spent most of his life
involved in fisheries management, I have experienced the devastating
consequences on communities and natural resources from laws that are ignored
by many users and are not effectively enforced; hence the collapse of the
fisheries and the depopulation of our rural communities. In addition, Nova
Scotia has probably the least amount of crown land proportionately to its
size than any other Canadian province. This means that access to the land
and sea in Nova Scotia will be largely through the portal of private
ownership.
This is both an opportunity and a threat to Nova Scotians. It is a threat to
the extent that land owners act in a tyrannical fashion to keep their
resources strictly for their own use and benefit. This threat increases as
land becomes more expensive, concentrated in fewer owners, or available only
to the wealthiest members of society.
It is an opportunity to the extent that land owners adopt an attitude of
stewardship of the land and sea for the benefit of all Nova Scotians. This
is something that thousands of good stewards can do better than one
government agency. This would involve seeing ownership not solely as an
absolute right to exclude absolutely but more importantly as a
responsibility to care for the land and sea for the benefit of Nova Scotians
and future generations. Thus laws pertaining to access to private lands
should reflect a co-participation in this notion of sharing and stewardship.
I realize that my views may go against the grain of the private property
basis of our legal system. But perhaps it is time to move toward an approach
that places much more emphasis on the responsibility of stewardship and
sharing in the ownership of natural resources.
John
From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]
On Behalf Of David & Alison Webster
Sent: January 4, 2013 10:53
To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Principles of Birding Ethics
Hi John & All, Jan 4, 2013
The relevant question is not what the law is but under what
circumstances is it enforced. In practice I think it is restricted to wood
thieves, industrial grade dumpers and wire cutters.
A recent law with respect to ATV use requires written consent from the
land owner but in practice this is unenforceable. The law did have the
unfortunate effect of concentrating ATV traffic onto lands where entry does
not pass through a dooryard.
I became fed up with rutting and erosion on my woods roads due to
increased ATV traffic and posted signs and erected barriers at the
entrances; 'no vehicles'. The signs were carted off or broken as fast as I
could replace them.
After ordering several offenders off, typically 4-5 kids under 12 yrs of
age perched on one vehicle and driving like the wind, I checked with DNR;
could I legally seize a vehicle after being caught twice ? The advice was
no, we can not become involved and don't even think of attempting strict
enforcement; woods can burn.
Just out of curiosity, I also would like to see a list of those fined or
jailed for trespass along with an account of the circumstances. Hopefully
someone on the list knows how to compile this.
Yt, Dave Webster, Kentville
----- Original Message -----
From: John Kearney <mailto:john.kearney@ns.sympatico.ca>
To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 9:47 AM
Subject: RE: [NatureNS] Principles of Birding Ethics
Hi All,
Dave's posting motivated me to check something I've been meaning to do.
Having recently moved to northern Colchester County, I've been dismayed by
the great number of no trespassing signs in potential birding areas. I was
hoping that Dave was correct in his assessment of No Trespassing signs.
However, having now checked Nova Scotia's Act to Protect Property, I found
in Section 3(1) that it an offense subject to a fine of not more than $500
dollars to enter premises where entry is prohibited by notice. The violator
can also held in custody in order to establish identity or to prevent
repetition of the offense. Perhaps we have a lawyer in our group to confirm
or clarify my interpretation of the law.
John
Waughs River, Colchester County
From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]
On Behalf Of David & Alison Webster
Sent: January 3, 2013 21:31
To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Principles of Birding Ethics
Hi All, Jan 3, 2013
This is now ancient history but I did not have time earlier to comment.
One can not quibble with the spirit of these guidelines but two passages
(1(d) and 2(a), copied below) caught my eye because the wording is vague and
there is one omission, perhaps because it was considered obviously wrong;
littering.
Roads, trails and paths do not exist in the negative space between
roads, trails or paths, so 1(d) seems to say 'go anywhere but avoid habitat
disturbance'. This seems reasonable because much interesting habitat does
not lend itself to travel ways but I am left wondering what the true intent
of passage 1(d) is.
Passage 2(a) seems reasonable if private property means residential yards
and farmland during the growing or harvest season. But there is no reason to
ask for permission to enter woodland even if it is posted with No
Trespassing signs. They are usually there to protect the owner from being
sued, if someone trips on a rock or to keep out known vandals. Hikers
(including birders) will eventually learn who owns the land and tend to
report property destruction to the owner.
Farmers and woodland owners may experience problems that approach 10, on
a scale of 0 to 10, where birdwatchers would nearly always rate somewhere
between -1 and 0; e.g. dumping, theft, damage to crops or equipment and, in
general, the landowner just has to eat this; the police and courts usually
being utterly useless.
1(d) Stay on roads, trails, and paths where they exist; otherwise keep
habitat disturbance to a minimum.
2. Respect the law, and the rights of others.
2(a) Do not enter private property without the owner's explicit permission.
Yt, Dave Webster, Kentville
----- Original Message -----
From: Hans Toom <mailto:htoom@hfx.eastlink.ca>
To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 6:53 PM
Subject: [NatureNS] Principles of Birding Ethics
Hi all,
I hope this is not offensive to anyone but from time to time I think we all
need to be reminded of the Principles of Birding Ethics. The following set
of principles is from the American Birding Association but most birding
groups have similar guidelines.
I have witnessed entire colonies of nesting birds put to wing and young and
flightless birds photographed in hand. I have also experienced binoculars
staring about in my back yard as I rise from my bed on a Sunday morning,
without notice or warning. On some of our lists I've even been given lessons
on how to trespass and bypass security.
This is unacceptable in my opinion and clearly a violation of the following
Principles of Birding Ethics.
Hans
PRINCIPLES OF BIRDING ETHICS
Everyone who enjoys birds and birding must always respect wildlife, its
environment, and the rights of others. In any conflict of interest between
birds and birders, the welfare of the birds and their environment comes
first.
Code of Birding Ethics
1. Promote the welfare of birds and their environment.
1(a) Support the protection of important bird habitat.
1(b) To avoid stressing birds or exposing them to danger, exercise restraint
and caution during observation, photography, sound recording, or filming.
Limit the use of recordings and other methods of attracting birds, and never
use such methods in heavily birded areas, or for attracting any species that
is Threatened, Endangered, or of Special Concern, or is rare in your local
area;
Keep well back from nests and nesting colonies, roosts, display areas, and
important feeding sites. In such sensitive areas, if there is a need for
extended observation, photography, filming, or recording, try to use a blind
or hide, and take advantage of natural cover.
Use artificial light sparingly for filming or photography, especially for
close-ups.
1(c) Before advertising the presence of a rare bird, evaluate the potential
for disturbance to the bird, its surroundings, and other people in the area,
and proceed only if access can be controlled, disturbance minimized, and
permission has been obtained from private land-owners. The sites of rare
nesting birds should be divulged only to the proper conservation
authorities.
1(d) Stay on roads, trails, and paths where they exist; otherwise keep
habitat disturbance to a minimum.
2. Respect the law, and the rights of others.
2(a) Do not enter private property without the owner's explicit permission.
2(b) Follow all laws, rules, and regulations governing use of roads and
public areas, both at home and abroad.
2(c) Practice common courtesy in contacts with other people. Your exemplary
behavior will generate goodwill with birders and non-birders alike.
3. Ensure that feeders, nest structures, and other artificial bird
environments are safe.
3(a) Keep dispensers, water, and food clean, and free of decay or disease.
It is important to feed birds continually during harsh weather.
3(b) Maintain and clean nest structures regularly.
3(c) If you are attracting birds to an area, ensure the birds are not
exposed to predation from cats and other domestic animals, or dangers posed
by artificial hazards.
4. Group birding, whether organized or impromptu, requires special care.
Each individual in the group, in addition to the obligations spelled out in
Items #1 and #2, has responsibilities as a Group Member.
4(a) Respect the interests, rights, and skills of fellow birders, as well as
people participating in other legitimate outdoor activities. Freely share
your knowledge and experience, except where code 1(c) applies. Be especially
helpful to beginning birders.
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.
Group Leader Responsibilities [amateur and professional trips and tours].
4(c) Be an exemplary ethical role model for the group. Teach through word
and example.
4(d) Keep groups to a size that limits impact on the environment, and does
not interfere with others using the same area.
4(e) Ensure everyone in the group knows of and practices this code.
4(f) Learn and inform the group of any special circumstances applicable to
the areas being visited (e.g. no tape recorders allowed).
4(g) Acknowledge that professional tour companies bear a special
responsibility to place the welfare of birds and the benefits of public
knowledge ahead of the company's commercial interests. Ideally, leaders
should keep track of tour sightings, document unusual occurrences, and
submit records to appropriate organizations.
Please Follow this Code and Distribute and Teach it to Others
The American Birding Association's Code of Birding Ethics may be freely
reproduced for distribution/dissemination. Please acknowledge the role of
ABA in developing and promoting this code with a link to the ABA website
using the url http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html. Thank you.
Hans
____________________________________________________________________________
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Hans Toom
Portuguese Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
http://www.hanstoom.com/
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class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>Dave is raising interesting points that, I feel, need to be addressed =
at a policy level in Nova Scotia. First, as someone who spent most of =
his life involved in fisheries management, I have experienced the =
devastating consequences on communities and natural resources from laws =
that are ignored by many users and are not effectively enforced; hence =
the collapse of the fisheries and the depopulation of our rural =
communities. In addition, Nova Scotia has probably the least amount of =
crown land proportionately to its size than any other Canadian province. =
This means that access to the land and sea in Nova Scotia will be =
largely through the portal of private ownership. =
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>This is both an opportunity and a threat to Nova Scotians. It is a =
threat to the extent that land owners act in a tyrannical fashion to =
keep their resources strictly for their own use and benefit. This threat =
increases as land becomes more expensive, concentrated in fewer owners, =
or available only to the wealthiest members of society. =
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>It is an opportunity to the extent that land owners adopt an attitude =
of stewardship of the land and sea for the benefit of all Nova Scotians. =
This is something that thousands of good stewards can do better than one =
government agency. This would involve seeing ownership not solely as an =
absolute right to exclude absolutely but more importantly as a =
responsibility to care for the land and sea for the benefit of Nova =
Scotians and future generations. Thus laws pertaining to access to =
private lands should reflect a co-participation in this notion of =
sharing and stewardship.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>I realize that my views may go against the grain of the private =
property basis of our legal system. But perhaps it is time to move =
toward an approach that places much more emphasis on the responsibility =
of stewardship and sharing in the ownership of natural =
resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>John<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div =
style=3D'border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm =
0cm 0cm'><p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span>=
</b><span lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> =
naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca] =
<b>On Behalf Of </b>David & Alison Webster<br><b>Sent:</b> January =
4, 2013 10:53<br><b>To:</b> naturens@chebucto.ns.ca<br><b>Subject:</b> =
Re: [NatureNS] Principles of Birding =
Ethics<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Hi John & All, =
=
Jan 4, =
2013</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'> The relevant question is =
not what the law is but under what circumstances is it enforced. In =
practice I think it is restricted to wood thieves, industrial =
grade dumpers and wire =
cutters.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'> A =
recent law with respect to ATV use requires written consent from the =
land owner but in practice this is unenforceable. The =
law did have the unfortunate effect of concentrating ATV traffic =
onto lands where entry does not pass through a dooryard. =
</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'> I became fed up with =
rutting and erosion on my woods roads due to increased ATV traffic =
and posted signs and erected barriers at the entrances; 'no vehicles'. =
The signs were carted off or broken as fast as I could replace them. =
</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'> After ordering several =
offenders off, typically 4-5 kids under 12 yrs of age perched on one =
vehicle and driving like the wind, I checked with DNR; could I legally =
seize a vehicle after being caught twice ? The advice was no, we can not =
become involved and don't even think of attempting strict =
enforcement; woods can burn.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'> =
Just out of curiosity, I also would like to see a list of those =
fined or jailed for trespass along with an account of the circumstances. =
Hopefully someone on the list knows how to compile =
this.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Yt, Dave Webster, =
Kentville</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'> =
</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote =
style=3D'border:none;border-left:solid black 1.5pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm =
4.0pt;margin-left:3.75pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:=
5.0pt'><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>----- =
Original Message ----- <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'background:#E4E4E4'><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>From:</span><=
/b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a =
href=3D"mailto:john.kearney@ns.sympatico.ca" =
title=3D"john.kearney@ns.sympatico.ca">John Kearney</a> =
<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To:</span></b=
><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a =
href=3D"mailto:naturens@chebucto.ns.ca" =
title=3D"naturens@chebucto.ns.ca">naturens@chebucto.ns.ca</a> =
<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sent:</span><=
/b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> =
Friday, January 04, 2013 9:47 AM<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Subject:</spa=
n></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> =
RE: [NatureNS] Principles of Birding =
Ethics<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>Hi All,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>Dave’s posting motivated me to check something I’ve been =
meaning to do. Having recently moved to northern Colchester County, =
I’ve been dismayed by the great number of no trespassing signs in =
potential birding areas. I was hoping that Dave was correct in his =
assessment of No Trespassing signs. However, having now checked Nova =
Scotia’s Act to Protect Property, I found in Section 3(1) that it =
an offense subject to a fine of not more than $500 dollars to enter =
premises where entry is prohibited by notice. The violator can also held =
in custody in order to establish identity or to prevent repetition of =
the offense. Perhaps we have a lawyer in our group to confirm or clarify =
my interpretation of the law.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>John<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>Waughs River, Colchester County<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div =
style=3D'border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm =
0cm 0cm'><p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span>=
</b><span lang=3DEN-US =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <a =
href=3D"mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca">naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.=
ca</a> [<a =
href=3D"mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca">mailto:naturens-owner@chebu=
cto.ns.ca</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>David & Alison =
Webster<br><b>Sent:</b> January 3, 2013 21:31<br><b>To:</b> <a =
href=3D"mailto:naturens@chebucto.ns.ca">naturens@chebucto.ns.ca</a><br><b=
>Subject:</b> Re: [NatureNS] Principles of Birding =
Ethics<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Hi All, =
Jan 3, =
2013</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'> This is now ancient =
history but I did not have time earlier to comment. One can not quibble =
with the spirit of these guidelines but two passages (1(d) and =
2(a), copied below) caught my eye because the wording is vague and =
there is one omission, perhaps because it was considered obviously =
wrong; littering.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'> =
Roads, trails and paths do not exist in the negative space between =
roads, trails or paths, so 1(d) seems to say 'go anywhere but avoid =
habitat disturbance'. This seems reasonable because much interesting =
habitat does not lend itself to travel ways but I am left wondering =
what the true intent of passage =
1(d) is. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'> Passage 2(a) seems =
reasonable if private property means residential yards and farmland =
during the growing or harvest season. But there is no reason to ask for =
permission to enter woodland even if it is posted with No Trespassing =
signs. They are usually there to protect the owner from being sued, if =
someone trips on a rock or to keep out known vandals. Hikers =
(including birders) will eventually learn who owns the land and tend to =
report property destruction to the =
owner.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'> =
Farmers and woodland owners may experience problems that approach =
10, on a scale of 0 to 10, where birdwatchers would nearly always rate =
somewhere between -1 and 0; e.g. dumping, theft, damage to crops or =
equipment and, in general, the landowner just has to eat this; the =
police and courts usually being utterly useless. =
</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><em><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>1(d) Stay on =
roads, trails, and paths where they exist; otherwise keep habitat =
disturbance to a minimum.</span></em><i><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'><br><em>2. Respect the law, and the rights of =
others.</em><br><em>2(a) Do not enter private property without the =
owner's explicit permission.</em></span></i><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>Yt, Dave Webster, =
Kentville</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote =
style=3D'border:none;border-left:solid black 1.5pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm =
4.0pt;margin-left:3.75pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:=
5.0pt'><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>----- =
Original Message ----- <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'background:#E4E4E4'><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>From:</span><=
/b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a =
href=3D"mailto:htoom@hfx.eastlink.ca" =
title=3D"htoom@hfx.eastlink.ca">Hans Toom</a> =
<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To:</span></b=
><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a =
href=3D"mailto:naturens@chebucto.ns.ca" =
title=3D"naturens@chebucto.ns.ca">naturens@chebucto.ns.ca</a> =
<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sent:</span><=
/b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> =
Tuesday, December 04, 2012 6:53 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Subject:</spa=
n></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> =
[NatureNS] Principles of Birding =
Ethics<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hi =
all,</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I hope this =
is not offensive to anyone but from time to time I think we all need to =
be reminded of the Principles of Birding Ethics. The following set of =
principles is from the American Birding Association but most birding =
groups have similar guidelines.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I have =
witnessed entire colonies of nesting birds put to wing and young and =
flightless birds photographed in hand. I have also experienced =
binoculars staring about in my back yard as I rise from my bed on a =
Sunday morning, without notice or warning. On some of our lists I've =
even been given lessons on how to trespass and bypass =
security.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This is =
unacceptable in my opinion and clearly a violation of the following =
Principles of Birding Ethics.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hans</span><b=
r><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>PRINCIPLES =
OF BIRDING ETHICS</span></em><i><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br><em><span=
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Everyone who enjoys birds =
and birding must always respect wildlife, its environment, and the =
rights of others. In any conflict of interest between birds and birders, =
the welfare of the birds and their environment comes =
first.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Code of Birding =
Ethics</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1. Promote the welfare of =
birds and their environment.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1(a) Support the protection =
of important bird habitat.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1(b) To avoid stressing birds =
or exposing them to danger, exercise restraint and caution during =
observation, photography, sound recording, or =
filming.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Limit the use of recordings =
and other methods of attracting birds, and never use such methods in =
heavily birded areas, or for attracting any species that is Threatened, =
Endangered, or of Special Concern, or is rare in your local =
area;</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Keep well back from nests and =
nesting colonies, roosts, display areas, and important feeding sites. In =
such sensitive areas, if there is a need for extended observation, =
photography, filming, or recording, try to use a blind or hide, and take =
advantage of natural cover.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Use artificial light =
sparingly for filming or photography, especially for =
close-ups.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1(c) Before advertising the =
presence of a rare bird, evaluate the potential for disturbance to the =
bird, its surroundings, and other people in the area, and proceed only =
if access can be controlled, disturbance minimized, and permission has =
been obtained from private land-owners. The sites of rare nesting birds =
should be divulged only to the proper conservation =
authorities.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1(d) Stay on roads, trails, =
and paths where they exist; otherwise keep habitat disturbance to a =
minimum.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2. Respect the law, and the =
rights of others.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2(a) Do not enter private =
property without the owner's explicit =
permission.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2(b) Follow all laws, rules, =
and regulations governing use of roads and public areas, both at home =
and abroad.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2(c) Practice common courtesy =
in contacts with other people. Your exemplary behavior will generate =
goodwill with birders and non-birders alike.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>3. Ensure that feeders, nest =
structures, and other artificial bird environments are =
safe.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>3(a) Keep dispensers, water, =
and food clean, and free of decay or disease. It is important to feed =
birds continually during harsh weather.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>3(b) Maintain and clean nest =
structures regularly.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>3(c) If you are attracting =
birds to an area, ensure the birds are not exposed to predation from =
cats and other domestic animals, or dangers posed by artificial =
hazards.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>4. Group birding, whether =
organized or impromptu, requires special care.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Each individual in the group, =
in addition to the obligations spelled out in Items #1 and #2, has =
responsibilities as a Group Member.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>4(a) Respect the interests, =
rights, and skills of fellow birders, as well as people participating in =
other legitimate outdoor activities. Freely share your knowledge and =
experience, except where code 1(c) applies. Be especially helpful to =
beginning birders.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Group Leader Responsibilities =
[amateur and professional trips and tours].</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>4(c) Be an exemplary ethical =
role model for the group. Teach through word and =
example.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>4(d) Keep groups to a size =
that limits impact on the environment, and does not interfere with =
others using the same area.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>4(e) Ensure everyone in the =
group knows of and practices this code.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>4(f) Learn and inform the =
group of any special circumstances applicable to the areas being visited =
(e.g. no tape recorders allowed).</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>4(g) Acknowledge that =
professional tour companies bear a special responsibility to place the =
welfare of birds and the benefits of public knowledge ahead of the =
company's commercial interests. Ideally, leaders should keep track of =
tour sightings, document unusual occurrences, and submit records to =
appropriate organizations.</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please Follow this Code and =
Distribute and Teach it to Others</span></em><br><em><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The American Birding =
Association's Code of Birding Ethics may be freely reproduced for =
distribution/dissemination. Please acknowledge the role of ABA in =
developing and promoting this code with a link to the ABA website using =
the url <a =
href=3D"http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html">http://www.aba.org/about/et=
hics.html</a>. Thank you.</span></em><br><br></span></i><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br><br><br>H=
ans<br>__________________________________________________________________=
_______________________________________<br>Hans Toom<br>Portuguese Cove, =
Nova Scotia, Canada<br><a =
href=3D"http://www.hanstoom.com/">http://www.hanstoom.com/</a></span><o:p=
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