I just read Kevin Du Rose's rant on Birdforum about Norfolk birder Mick Saunt, who had the temerity to register his disapproval about the behaviour of a group of photographers at the RSC twitch in Wells, suggesting they need not have approached the bird quite so closely, given the size of lens they were using.
Well: Mick is entitled to his opinion, as are they (although the circumstances of the bird's exit suggest Mick had a point) But when the poster criticises Mick for lack of fieldcraft / experience / knowledge / dedication to patchwork, he reveals himself to be totally ignorant.....
Through birding, I have known Mick for 25+ years: we are not friends, but have met up on twitches, Scillonian Pelagics and during birdless, freezing patch walks. Mr Du Rose, you are way out of line - Mick Saunt is one of Norfolk's finest and most competent birders.....
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