Good point, Paula.
I see it as a massive undertaking, expending much effort and time (and much $$$) with little true benefit. Not to mention what it will take for this growing birding world to adapt. Does anyone know for sure if the train has left the station? I truly want to put a stop to this. Is it still possible?

Greg Pluth
University Place
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> On Jun 24, 2024, at 1:07 PM, Paula Crockett/Martin Gibbins via Tweeters <tweeters at u.washington.edu> wrote:

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> Hi Tweeters,

> I get why the powers that be want to change the names, but who does this exercise benefit? It's seems unlikely that it will help birds. Has anyone done a cost-benefit analysis? In this era of habitat loss, climate change, etc., it strikes me that the birds would be better served by directing that funding toward bird research and conservation.

> Paula Crockett

> Lake Joy, Carnation, WA

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