Right, but it's also travel outside your local area which is discouraged
too. Though admittedly some of Inslee's language was a bit vague. The
primary point is stay home and stay local except for essential travel.



On Sat, Mar 28, 2020, 17:50 beneteau <beneteau at wavecable.com> wrote:


> Just to be clear, Gov Inslee's order does NOT prohibit going out, even on

> trails (if open). His web page states, "People can still participate in

> activities such as bike rides, gardening, and dog walking -; as long as they

> follow social distancing rules. So, it's the gathering that is

> prohibited and folks need to stay at least 6+ feet apart.

>

> I've already noticed some"shaming" of birders for going out at all (on

> Tweeters, for example) and that isn't appropriate either.

>

> We've appropriately cancelled sponsored events. That's in keeping with the

> "no gathering" edict but let's not pile on if someone goes out on their own

> and then reports a "find."

>

> Jim Beneteau

> Arlington, Wa

>

> On 3/28/2020 7:55 AM, Cynthia Easterson wrote:

>

> I may have spoken to soon on the Trip report... JONATHAN, Please accept my

> apologies. I see now that that trip happened before we cancelled trips.

> PLEASE POST and PUBLISH Jonathan's report.

>

> I've just been getting so much push back on how birders think they should

> be out and about I went off before checking the date. So sorry!!!

> Cindy

>

> Cindy Easterson, President

> *PILCHUCK AUDUBON SOCIETY*

> (425) 876-1055

>

>

> On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 7:28 AM Cynthia Easterson <ceasterson at gmail.com>

> wrote:

>

>> I hope this finds you all safe and well.

>>

>> I'm writing to ask our PAS leadership to please model appropriate

>> behavior during these challenging times. I understand that we are a group

>> that values our outdoor experiences but that is why it is even more

>> important that we, as leaders of the organization, should be adhering to

>> the rules and guidelines asked of us to keep our communities safe.

>>

>> We will not publish the March 20, 2020 trip report...it was NOT a

>> Pilchuck Audubon Society sponsored event. Please don't ignore trail/area

>> closed signs and if you find yourself on a path or area where you cannot

>> practice safe social distancing please leave the area. While I recognize

>> that this new "not normal" is less satisfying, it is still possible to get

>> exercise and enjoy the outdoors without compounding the problem.

>>

>> It looks like we may be in this situation for a while longer. Please

>> don't put yourself or the organization at risk by ignoring the stay home,

>> stay safe order.

>>

>> Cindy Easterson, President

>> *PILCHUCK AUDUBON SOCIETY*

>> (425) 876-1055

>>

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