I don't see any real harm in using a limited amount of playback for this
bird, especially given the requirements for an ID on it. Given the physical
similarities to our local Pacific Wren, vocalizations from the bird are
essentially going to be the only way to confidently identify it, so the use
of playback may become next to necessary in order to be sure you're
actually seeing this state first.

Mason Maron

On Sun, Jan 17, 2021, 4:44 PM J. Acker <owler at sounddsl.com> wrote:


> I would consider the use of playback against this individual bird as

> harassment. The ABA code of ethics states "Limit the use of recordings

> and other audio methods of attracting birds, particularly in heavily birded

> areas, for species that are rare in the area…" Where does the WOS Board

> stand on this? (Their website is not user friendly when searching for a

> Code of Ethics).

>

>

>

> J. Acker

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> owler at sounddsl.com

>

> Bainbridge Island, WA

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>

>

> *From:* Tweeters <tweeters-bounces at mailman11.u.washington.edu> *On Behalf

> Of *Al n Donna

> *Sent:* Sunday, January 17, 2021 2:43 PM

> *To:* Tweeters <tweeters at u.washington.edu>

> *Subject:* [Tweeters] Winter Wren Sunday January 17

>

>

>

> Found just before noon on both sides of the small white shed. Responded

> well to recording. My best photo is at: https://pbase.com/image/171351144

>

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> Al in Tacoma

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