Subject: Impact of photographing baby birds?
Date: Jun 15 11:38:13 2004
From: Tucker, Trileigh - TRI at seattleu.edu


Hello Tweeters,
First, I wanted to let you know that there is apparently a happy ending to the story of the robin trapped in an atrium on my campus. Someone put some water by the door for him, and he seems to have flown out. It was wonderful to know how many people, both on campus and in Tweeterland, cared about that little guy! Thanks so much to all who offered advice.
This morning I was walking in Lincoln Park (West Seattle) and came across baby wrens nestled snugly under some peeling bark. I wanted to photograph them, but was worried about possible effects of a flash on their sense of security and possibly their eyes. I took several nonflash photos but doubt they will come out clearly. Does anyone know whether such young critters would be harmed by a flash, either psychologically or physically?
Also, if anyone knows of someone who would be willing to lead a birdwalk in Lincoln Park, please let me know!

Thanks much,
Trileigh Tucker
Lincoln Park, West Seattle
mailto: tri at seattleu.edu