Date: 5/6/25 1:36 pm From: Dawn Hubbard via groups.io <britomart73...> Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Huntington Central Park dogs
I have often wondered what I would do if I witnessed a bird being threatened, or worst-case scenario, actually being injured by a dog or due to some other human-involved scenario. I once approached a guy with a dog at San Joaquin and played stupid, "Oh I thought dogs aren't allowed here" and the guy said he wasn't sure because he didn't see any signage and he actually left with his dog.
HB is a whole 'nother issue and I can't see the city adding more signage or patrols. With a guy like that, I'd suggest just a heartfelt appeal, expressing concern about the birds. Of course, staying calm and kind is difficult in the heat of the moment. Sorry you had to witness this and thank you for speaking up.
