It looks like the State agency responsible for the banners attempted to respond to Tweeters, but it would appear their response didn't come through. In any case, their response is as follows:



From: Kent, Linda (DES) [mailto:linda.kent at des.wa.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 11:32 AM
To: tweeters at u.washington.edu
Subject: Your feedback on the pilot banner project / goldfinch banner



All: Thank you so much for getting this helpful feedback on our pilot banner project to us. It is a good reminder that artistic license can affect technical accuracy. We are removing the banners of concern and improving our draft approval processes. Thank you again -; we very much appreciate your assistance.

Regards,

Linda Kent

DES Public Affairs Director

360-972-6413





Gary T. Smith

Normandy Park, WA



From: Gary Smith [mailto:gsmith at smithandstark.com]
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2019 7:06 PM
To: Tweeters at u.washington.edu
Subject: RE: [Tweeters] state bird



If anyone wants to let the state government know about this, the responsible agency is the Washington Department of Enterprise Services. https://des.wa.gov/



Gary T. Smith

Normandy Park, WA



From: Tweeters [mailto:tweeters-bounces at mailman11.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Diann MacRae
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2019 5:31 PM
To: Tweeters at u.washington.edu
Subject: [Tweeters] state bird



Hi, Tweets



I agree with George - it's a willow goldfinch (American goldfinch) - I've written articles on this neat little bird and like it like it is. Given my choice, I may have opted for the American crow!



Cheers, Diann



Diann MacRae
Olympic Vulture Study
22622 - 53rd Avenue S.E.
Bothell, WA 98021
tvulture at gmx.com

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