Verry interesting-- I was working on such a card this afternoon.

Another thought--why couldn't birders have some kind of standardized
bumper sticker or removable decal (rental cars). We found out after the
fact that there were other birders at Neah Bay the same time we were
there.
How about a hot orange flashing sign on the roof. :-)

Jerry Converse
Grand Coulee, WA
Janet Carroll wrote:
>
> Tweeters:
>
> I kind of like this idea: To have a small card (business card size)
> made up that says generally, "We have visited your area for its natural
> beauty, the birdlife, the forests, etc. We choose to spend our money
> here because of what the area offers. Protect it, it is irreplaceable
> and valuable. Thanks, Birder Bob." By leaving a card at B&B's, motels,
> hotels, restaurants, gas stations, etc the 'locals' become aware that
> part of their income is derived from the local natural history aspects
> of their community or service area and the importance of protecting the
> region.
>
> This came from the South African Bird Net list.
>
> Janet
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> Janet Carroll
> Everett WA
> jrc at jrc.seanet.com
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