Hey Washington birders,

Without naming names, all BC birders are shocked and dismayed to learn of an
ugly incident by an unstable "birder" at the Redwing location in Olympia. In
short, today (13th) a European-accented birder harshly berated three British
Columbia birders and even nearly assaulted one of them for no reason; other
than she must have seen their BC licence plate this 'attack' was completely
unprovoked. First, they were told they could not stand where they were
standing to look at the Redwing (public sidewalk), and then told the
Canadians to go home and that they were not welcome in this country.!? What
the .? The Canadians wisely decided to just back and drive away (they had
earlier just enjoyed views of the Redwing). It was so bizarre and almost
amusing, but also very unnerving!

All three birders agreed that this Washington woman must be mentally
unstable and must have missed her med's today (but I have seen similar
actions from her in the past in Vancouver). We know her name, but I will not
publish it here and inflame matters (or the birders involved). In short,
Canadian birders are urged caution when visiting this location to avoid an
altercation.

Can Washington birders draw any light on this? Are we really not welcome
now, or is this just an isolated incident?!



There is a very bizarre person out there who needs to be locked up! Bad
show.



David Allinson

Victoria, BC