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One could say the same about Aplomado
Falcons. When I was in Texas, I was told if I saw one, I could never count
it as they were bred in captivity, and so they didn't count.
Unfortunately, I never saw one, but if I had, I would have counted
it.
As far as I am concerned, a person's list is THEIR
list and nobody has any right to tell you what you can and can't put on
it.
I realize that there is a want to prevent people
from putting things that they couldn't possibly have seen on their list, due to
misidentification or whatever, but I'm sure that most are 100% certain of their
identifications when they add a bird to their list, or else they wouldn't add
it.
Good birding,
Richard
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Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2004 10:20
AM
Subject: [BirdTalk] re - Mandarin Duck -
personal preference
Hi,
An interesting discussion. I had not
considered putting the Mandarin Duck on my list, but if it has been breeding
since the 70's I may go look for one.
The chances of me ever seeing a
Mandarin Duck or Chilean Flamingo in their natural range is between slim and
none. Pink Floyd is on my list because of him surviving for 14+ years in the
wild. If I were ever to submit my life or year list for some consideration, I
would remove him.
A bigger question for me is would you count a
California Condor? They are almost certainly captive releases. Just because
they are released on purpose does this make any difference? I would still
drive to St. George to see one.
Jack Binch
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