[Birdtalk] Fish Springs Problems

[Pomera Fronce]

Heads up everyone!  Here's a message from Jay Banta that could affect our access to Fish Springs if we don't shape up:

With the recent deluge of rare birds here I have had repeated problems with birders who are entering the housing area, which is not generally open to the public, without asking permission.  Many of these folks are new to the Refuge and may not be aware but several are birders who have been here before and know the rules and are simply abusing them.  We will generally grant birders permission to bird the housing area but they must ask in advance after arriving.  If it is on a weekend or after hours when the office is not open, they should send a representative down and knock on housing doors until they find someone to ask.   On the rare occasion that no one is there they may not bird the housing area.

I think any of the birders who know me well will agree that I tend to be very generous in granting access to those who ask.  However this recent spate of less than favorable trespass by birders causes me to reconsider.  Make sure all of your birders know and don't ruin a good thing for everyone.  You won't find this degree of access at many Refuge or National Parks.

Jay Banta
Fish Springs NWR
P.O. Box 568
Dugway, UT  84022
(435)831-5353, ext. 2
jay_banta at fws.gov
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