Date: 11/18/24 9:20 am From: Martha Jordan via Tweeters <tweeters...> Subject: [Tweeters] Baiting
Baiting and luring to bring birds closer to us just for a photo or the thrill of seeing it: shame on us humans. Those that have posted that luring birds closer to the road is dangerous for the birds. When you go out: Be aware of what your actions may actually mean or do to wildlife. These birds and other animals are trying to survive. The least we can do is meet them where THEY are, not where we want them to be for our convenience. A reminder that baiting is illegal for waterfowl. While you may intend to make it for voles or ??, it is still considered baiting if it is done during waterfowl season in an area where waterfowl occur. The fact that this year the birds are staying farther from the road may be due to the human factor from last year. Perhaps the birds simply remember last year and are choosing to stay farther out.....humans can and have caused this to happen in other areas of WA, including Skagit County. Birding with Awareness-- good for the birds, good for the habitat and good for us.
