Penny, et al,

I write a monthly column about birds for a local paper and the editor follows AP guidelines, which say that only proper names that are part of the bird name should be capitalized.
On the other hand (and this is the fun part), I have been the editor of our local Audubon chapter's newsletter for 15 years and I capitalize the entire name. You might say that those are my guidelines. (Insert smile here.)

It's only fair.

Joe Meche
Bellingham





-----Original Message-----
From: Rose, Penny <Penny.Rose at seattle.gov>
To: tweeters <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Sent: Wed, Mar 30, 2011 4:25 pm
Subject: [Tweeters] Capitalization of Bird Names



I?ve run into a bit of a quandary with the editor of the Discovery Park newsletter. I have always followed the rule that common names of birds should be capitalized. He, of course, is not in agreement of this practice and asked me to cite my sources. At this juncture I am not a reliable source, and the ABA and AOU are out as he is looking at this strictly from a English, grammar, or editorial perspective. Does anyone have a suggestion or take on this situation? Thanks


Penny Rose
Public Education Program Specialist
Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center
3801 West Government Way
Seattle, WA 98199
penny.rose at seattle.gov

(206) 386 - 4250

"Creating community through people, parks and programs."

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