I will probably actually leave things alone. Those guys have been running
that place as they see fit. I don’t want to bring any unneeded attention
that would make the police or city admin say that we need to stay out.
Sandy
On Fri, Nov 22, 2024 at 2:19 PM Patty McLean <plm108...> wrote:
> 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.
> Haha
>
> Sandy
>
> PS. 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 G
>> Mountainburg
>>
>> On 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 B
>> Fort Smith
>>
>>
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