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Posted by Hawker on 00:07:58 03/05/09
In Reply to: Re: Green Cay Owl(s) Update posted by redfish
Well, redfish my Bachelor of Arts Degree is in Film Making. I worked in that industry for several years. I was also an underwater photographer for a few decades, and was a certified underwater photography instructor as well. I have used a few land cameras in my day too. I like photographers; I was one myself.
On Sunday I had been observing the owl for quite a while. The bird was roosted CLOSE to the boardwalk, it was relaxed and barely stirring. A photographer walked by and I asked him if he had seen the owl, he said no, I described to him where it was roosted, he then cut loose with his motor drive and flash. I am no animal behavior specialist, but I can assure you that owl s posture and awareness changed instantly.
How important is your picture redfish? Is it important enough to scare what appears to be nesting birds? Is loud talking, and pointing at all necessary to find concealed animals? Is it more considerate of others and the wildlife in an outdoor setting to describe the animal s position by using a few soft words?
Everyone who ventures into the outdoors has a great amount of control over the impact they will make that day. Some people make decisions based only on what benefits them, others base their decisions on doing the least harm and some never ponder the question at all.
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