>On Tue, 17 Oct 1995, Tim Shelmerdine wrote:

>More to the point of my post, though, is a quandary. Yes, I want good
>photos of birds. But I don't believe birders should feel it necessary to
>creep up closely to every bird they want to photodocument. This godwit was
>thought to be "not particularly wary". Any chance it wasn't feeling well
>and wished to be left alone? What was the reaction of other shorebirds at
>the marina?
>
>I've done my share of disturbing birds for a photo or a better look, so I
>don't mean to take a holier-than-thou stance. And I'm not especially keen
>on starting a Birding Ethics thread on Tweeters (I'm sure it's been done
>before). I guess it's just a plea to everyone to take care near our
>feathered friends.
>
>Scott Richardson

Scott

I certainly think you bring up a valid point. I'd like to reassure you
that the bird was actively feeding with four Marbled Godwits and four
Willet. I am certain it was doing well. Thanks, however, for the
reminder. Tim