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<div>I am for the most part a supporter of the <em>Guardian</em> and certainly understand the story, which is scary. Isn't it similar here when the powers that be decided which owl is to be "saved" in certain areas. Yes, I know both sides so don't lecture me, it's just that when people want to see things or publish what they see they don't always give much thought to the final outcome, no matter where they are in the world. I don't know if leks in our state have been negatively affected but I know there are warnings to not go close during breeding season. Sorry, I am mildly horrified when I see photos of huge groups of birdwatchers looming over one ibis or capercaillie or, as occasionally in Washington, a rare raptor.</div>
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<div>Just my comment on an interesting situation.</div>
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<div>Cheers, Diann<br/>
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<div class="signature">Diann MacRae<br/>
Olympic Vulture Study<br/>
22622 - 53rd Avenue S.E.<br/>
Bothell, WA 98021<br/>
tvulture@gmx.com</div></div></body></html>