Well, we saw the pole but not a flag flying while we were there. And apparently neither of the 2 hunters that came in to the backside of the pond saw it. I like your idea of a bigger flag plus maybe something on the gate noting entry status. I doubt any of us want to cause an issue, nor get shot. ;-)Patty
-------- Original message --------From: Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> Date: 11/22/24 2:11 PM (GMT-06:00) To: <ARBIRD-L...> Subject: Re: Rare bird notifications This is true. It’s not a big red flag either. Just a tiny thing. Maybe I’ll gift them a big red flag for Christmas. Then we’ll all get it right. HahaSandyPS. I know the Alma police chief. Call me if you get in trouble out there. 😉On Fri, Nov 22, 2024 at 1:49 PM Ragupathy Kannan <0000013b0ad14faf-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Unfortunately, you need a flag to flag the flag :) It is not easily visible. And when I was there for the scoter, it was less than half way down, though not all the way down, making me nervously wonder if it just slipped or if they lowered it on purpose. Kannan
On Friday 22 November, 2024 at 12:40:22 pm GMT-6, Patty McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Sandy, we looked for but didn't see a red flag yesterday, and don't know where the shooting range is. Where is the flag flown from? Thanks.Patty-------- Original message --------From: Ann Gordon <chesterann...> Date: 11/22/24 11:06 AM (GMT-06:00) To: <ARBIRD-L...> Subject: Re: Rare bird notifications Thank you, Sandy. We would all hate to see our access limited by the actions of a few.Ann GMountainburgOn Fri, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:52 AM Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:When birders know the rules and ignore them, it hurts everyone. It’s also why some rare birds don’t get reported to the general public. I will think long and hard before reporting anything at the Alma WTP. If the red flag goes up when you’re in there…you leave. Period. If the flag is up when you get there…you don’t go in. Period. The red flag is raised to keep people safe. The Alma police have their shooting range there. It’s for our protection. Please…be ethical birders. Sandy BFort Smith
