I’ve learnt 10 things from these threads:
1. Few people are truly grateful for what they have
2. Humans always want more than they’ve got.
3. An inclusive society best serves the purposes of birds and conservation
4. A dictatorial society has little to do with birds and more to do with people.
5. The society risks losing the good will of photographers and other people who enjoy nature but aren’t obsessed with their next tick or your next dip.
6. E –forums have their place but they can ruffle feathers faster and more effectively than a raptor at a wader roost.
7. Andy has been generous to share his wonderful photos and didn’t waste any time getting them publicised once he identified the bird. What more can you ask of any birder.!
8. Twitching can be poisonous
9. People hate apologising.
10. Adult female Smew have black lores and first winter birds have brownish lores.
Cheers,
eRic
