We have all done things like this at one time or another. Years ago, while
living in California, I called in to the rare bird alert a Tropical Kingbird
over on the Santa Clara Coast. And that would have been a really good sighting.
If only the bird I was looking at hadn’t turned out to be a Say’s Phoebe. Even
a subtle red-green color-blindness can be a dangerous thing for an enthusiastic
but somewhat inexperienced birder . . .
Point is, don’t feel bad.
*****
David B. Coe
www.DavidBCoe.com
www.dbjackson-author.com
Coming soon:
HIS FATHER’S EYES, by David B, Coe
DEAD MAN’S REACH, by D.B. Jackson
Now Available: SPELL BLIND, by David B. Coe
THIEFTAKER, by D.B. Jackson
THIEVES' QUARRY, by D.B. Jackson
A PLUNDER OF SOULS, by D.B. Jackson
On Jun 10, 2015, at 8:24 PM, Ashley Heeney (Redacted sender
"acheeney@xxxxxxxxx" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I wouldn't be embarrassed. Birding is all about fun and learning from the
birds and one another!
Ashley Heeney
Davidson Cty
On Jun 10, 2015, at 6:13 PM, Douglas Downs <douglas_downs@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Indeed, as several have pointed out, my premature identification of
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in White County was incorrect. I was perhaps
fooled by the flycatcher-like behavior, though I shouldn't be surprised by
anything a Northern Mockingbird does! Thanks to those who responded with
corrections. As always, everyone was cordial and helpful.
With a degree of embarrassment,
Doug Downs
Sparta, White County, Tennessee
