How the Public Views Birders

Here’s a humorous look at how uninitiated members of the public look upon the antics of serious birds, or, as they’re known in Britain, twitchers.

Caption: Twitchers gather on the North Norfolk Coast Path. This photo by gavinandrewstewart is used here courtesy of a Creative Commons license.

Mantra for True Believers

Some things have to be believed to be seen.
—Ralph Hodgson

This would seem to be the perfect mantra for folks in hot pursuit of rarities such as the Ivory-billed Woodpecker or creatures of a more crytological nature such as Bigfoots and Thunderbirds.

Not to poke too much fun at true believers—and you know who you are!—it could also be the mantra for hard-core birders everywhere seeking rare and unusual birds of all kinds.

My sincerest thanks to Marjorie Foster for making me aware of this quote.