Date: 5/20/25 1:57 pm From: Barbara Volkle <barb620...> Subject: [MASSBIRD] Moderator - Black Birders Week
A post with clear offensive language racist overtones was posted in response to this post. This type of post will not be tolerated here.
I've known this poster for many years, and he has apologized.
Below, I've copied a post I sent out March 6, 2025
Birding is for everyone.
Barbara Volkle Northborough, MA <Barb620...> Take someone birding today!
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Migrants are on their way!
Birding is for everyone.
The Brookline Bird Club Code of Ethics and Conduct says this well: “Respect and welcome all participants and fellow birders regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.”
Birding is for everyone.In the field and as you post to this list, please show respect for the diversity of our community.Discrimination shouldn’t be tolerated.Respect people as they are.This is especially important for those in the LGBTQ+ community.
As we welcome new people to birds and to birding, we share our values of respecting wild things and wild places.We promote the need for conservation and protection of public and private places, as well as for protection and funding for our public lands.
In today’s turbulent world, standing up for these values is paramount.
Thanks for your support of massbird!
Barbara Volkle Northborough, MA <Barb620...> Take someone birding today!
