Hi Tweets, I was asked to forward this to the list.

Michael Dossett
Bothell, WA
phainopepla at yahoo.com


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> Michael, I asked Susie to post to tweeters for me on
> Monday but I don't know if
> she did? We were at Lummi Flats and I drove out on
> the outer dike around the
> aqua culture pond, and found a small flock of Snow
> Bunting (8) feeding on the
> rocks, about 3/4 of a mile out. They were very
> intent and we saw them very close
> and many times. Absolutely beautiful.

>Also, ALL birders are advised to obtain a
> permit from the Tribal Council Office (bldg. 3 Blue
> Bldg.) if you plan to be
> ANYWHERE on the res. That includes Hillaire Rd.!
> Some Indians (their
> terminology, not mine) are P.O'd at white paople
> (their term. not mine), because
> of the recent denial by the state that said they
> couldn't hunt up in the hills,
> off the res, without a license and in season; so
> this is their way of
> responding!
>
> The permits are easy to get, however, ask for Tracey
> and be polite. When you
> fill out the form put down the dates you want (I put
> Nov. 1-Dec.31, 2001. You must
> renew in January. If you are stopped you must
> produce a permit or be subject to
> arrest, fine or permanent expulsion. This is new to
> me; we've been birding up
> there for many years without a permit! Things have
> changed this week. No signs
> are posted to warn you of this new enforcement of an
> old policy.
>
> Could you post for me? Thxs
>
> P.S. We also saw tons of raptors...saw the
> broad-wing twice earlier, but not
> that day.



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