[EBB Sightings] BIRDER BEHAVIOR The ABA code of Ethics

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I thought the real danger of playing tapes was during breeding season when  
birds might abandon their nest because they mistakenly think their territory is 
 being threatened by a competitor. Is that incorrect?
 
I've rarely used tapes myself but I have seen them used many times when  I've 
encountered tour groups in the field even in places where their use is  
banned like Cave Creek Canyon. I'll confess that after about 20 trips to the Rio  
Grande Valley without seeing Audubon's Oriole I resorted to a tape (in January) 
 and the bird popped up within 5 seconds.  So I certainly understand the  
temptation especially for leaders of expensive tours..
 
When I started birding back in the 1980s there just weren't that many  
birders.  Maybe the use of tapes needs to be reconsidered given the  large number of 
birders in the field today. I'd love to hear a definitive rather  than 
anecdotal answer.
 
Maureen
El Sobrante

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