[Tweeters] Baiting

[Martha Jordan via Tweeters]

Baiting and luring to bring birds closer to us just for a photo or the
thrill of seeing it: shame on us humans. Those that have posted that luring
birds closer to the road is dangerous for the birds.
      When you go out: Be aware of what your actions may actually mean or
do to wildlife. These birds and other animals are trying to survive. The
least we can do is meet them where THEY are, not where we want them to be
for our convenience.
      A reminder that baiting is illegal for waterfowl. While you may
intend to make it for voles or ??, it is still considered baiting if it is
done during waterfowl season in an area where waterfowl occur.        The
fact that this year the birds are staying farther from the road may be due
to the human factor from last year. Perhaps the birds simply remember last
year and are choosing to stay farther out.....humans can and have caused
this to happen in other areas of WA, including Skagit County.
Birding with Awareness-- good for the birds, good for the habitat and good
for us.

Martha Jordan
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