[reccom] Articles for the UOS Journal

[Ron Ryel]

Milt, I like your idea of having more articles in the UOS journal related to bird 
sightings and records. However, I am not sure we should published accounts of 
species where the records are not yet reviewed, or not accepted. This is better left 
to the web page. I think the journal should report the best science we can 
produce, but limit speculation.
Best wishes, Ron

On 19 Sep 2006 at 7:25, Milt Moody wrote:

> 
> Greetings,
> I think it would be good to publish more of the workings and outcomes of the committee in the 
> UOS Journal. (Section"II.Purposes, A." of the bylaws says "Evaluate and publish reports of rare 
> or unusual bird sighting from the state of Utah.") Right now, we're publishing the yearly committee 
> report which Rick and I have been collaborating on, but I think there is much more we can do.
> 
> I think we ought to write article for the first state records (Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Glossy 
> Ibis) as well as some of the interesting and important records like the Pacific Golden-Plover, 
> Pileated Woodpecker, Tufted Duck and Mourning Warbler no matter what the outcomes might 
> be. It would be nice to let the public in on some of the interesting discussions and ideas that the 
> committee is dealing with in a form that is appropriate for the general public.
> 
> I'd like to ask for volunteers to write up articles on the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Glossy Ibis 
> and the Mourning Warbler record from Moab (those with completed reviews), and in the future for 
> possible Pileated Woodpecker, Tufted Duck and Pacific Golden-Plover.
> 
> I'm sure there are other committee-related things that should be publish in the journal as well. If 
> you have any ideas or desires to write about something, please let me know.
> 
> Thanks,
> Milt
>  
> 
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Dr. Ronald J. Ryel
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Department of Wildland Resources
Utah State University
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