On Fri, 23 Feb 1996 jbroadus at seanet.com wrote:

> Of course, we were following antshrikes, musician wrens, and other denizens
> of the shrub. What do you think about this in the open areas, like in the
> Skagit? Obviously there are differences, and of course a group of people on
> the shoulder of the road are visible no matter what they wear, but I like to
> look for birds in small groups or alone, and in the birding classes I have
> taken no one has mentioned whether they think clothing matters or not. Are
> birds any more afraid of people in Co-Op garish clothing or not?

Jerry ask about bright colored clothing. I think it dose effect your
success rate when out in the field. Birds will pick up on a bright shirt
much faster than one that blinds in with the surroundings. However, you
must also keep in mind, that if you are birding in a place like the
Skagit flats, you will also be more noticeable to a hunter when you are
wearing a bright shirt.


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