Be wrong fast...


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Posted by Bob Duchesne on 20:09:15 04/18/09

Hi all,

On the spur of the moment, my wife and I have decided to visit Dade County over the next few days. It is time I knock my #1 grudge bird off my list...after 30 years! (Any advice is appreciated.) Also hope for Black-whiskered Vireo, Gray Kingbird, and Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow. I've been to the Everglades many times before, but usually too early for these species.

Anyway, I lead tours in northern New England, and the recent misidentification of the "Kirtland's Warber" reminds me of my #1 rule for my tour groups: BE WRONG FAST! It is better to get everybody onto a questionable bird than to wait for certainty and let it get away from the group. Accordingly, I am wrong a LOT...but fast. I applaud wrong. Thanks for sharing.



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