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Minimus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 11:33 PM
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Any interest in a Birding Group?
there are a few bird watchers in the Outdoor Life Group. I would love a Birder Group.
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Goldeneye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 11:35 PM
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1. I'd go for one, and my dad St Clone would definately
like that too.
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Minimus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 11:38 PM
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2. cool. We have to have at least ten interested before we can request
the start of a new DU Group.
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blindpig Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 11:44 PM
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3. sure
Edited on Sat Jan-08-05 11:44 PM by blindpig
sign me up. I bird and hunt and photograph reptiles & amphibians.
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Erika Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 11:44 PM
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4. I feed Canadian Juncos during the winter
They normally show up in late September and leave in late March. I've done it for about 15 years now.

It's amazing to me that the little creatures know where to come.

But I'm really not a birder.
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MuseRider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 12:37 AM
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5. Oh yes
that would be wonderful! I would join.
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Theres-a Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 08:36 AM
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6. BIRDS!
What a great idea!Guess I'll have to become a donor,I couldn't post in outdoor life.I have a feeder by my window where my computer sits,when the news gets overwhelming,I watch my goldfinches and know that there is still some good in the world...
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scarlet_owl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 08:41 AM
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7. That's a great idea! Count me in.
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primavera Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 08:50 AM
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8. Add one more to the list!
We could adopt the indigo bunting for our mascot!
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Minimus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 09:42 AM
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10. The Indigo Bunting is how I got interested in birding. Good idea!
We just need a couple more star members to show interest.
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Theres-a Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 10:29 AM
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11. Count me in!
:pals:
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KittyWampus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 09:14 AM
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9. Absolutely... It'd Be Cool To See What Other Birds Fellow DU'ers Spot
:)
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Theres-a Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 11:50 AM
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12. How do we start this?
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Minimus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 03:12 PM
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20. Simple mission statement such as:
The purpose of the DU Birders Group is to discuss and share all aspects of bird watching....

Share sightings
Binocular reviews
Feeding questions
Nesting questions

etc.....

See my post below.
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Blue Gardener Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 12:31 PM
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13. I'm In!
I had a beautiful Northern Flicker at the heated bird bath this morning. What a gorgeous bird!
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WyLoochka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 01:32 PM
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14. I would join a birder group
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Theres-a Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 02:55 PM
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15. I think we have 10 now!
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DeposeTheBoyKing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 02:57 PM
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16. Sign me up!
I moved from a house to an apartment for a few months and miss my backyard birds. I'm looking forward to moving to Texas and feeding the "Texas pigeons" that abound there.
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Minimus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 02:59 PM
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18. Hurray! Now we come up with a mission statement and
submit the request to the admins.

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Cobalt Violet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 02:58 PM
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17. I interested too.
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Minimus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 03:06 PM
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19. Help with our mission statement then I will submit:
Edited on Sun Jan-09-05 03:49 PM by Minimus
The group is for members who enjoy the hobby of bird watching. A forum to share sightings, ask questions to help identify birds,....

The purpose of the DU Birders Group is to discuss and share all aspects of bird watching....

Share sightings
Binocular reviews
Feeding questions
Nesting questions

Please feel free to add to the mission statement

on edit:
Just going with this simple statement and submitting to admin today:

The purpose of the DU Birders Group is for anyone who enjoys the hobby of birding and wishes to share their experiences and sightings as well as discuss issues and seek answers related to all aspects of bird watching.
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amazona Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 03:40 PM
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21. i would be interested NT
.
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For PaisAn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 09:41 AM
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22. I'm interested!
I believe that is how we originally learned to sing, by listening to the beautiful language of birds.

Birds gave us the gift of music.
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blindpig Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 09:46 AM
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23. so, are we there yet? n/t
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LWolf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 09:50 AM
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24. Sure!
I'm not an official "birder," and it's been a few years since I spent time with my binoculars and field guides. Most of my time out in the hills is spent on a horse that won't hold still long enough for me to focus my lenses, lol. But I pay close attention to what I can see without my glasses.

I also pay attention to the plants and other critters, so I'd be up for a "nature watching" group, too. :hi:
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