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Re: re - Mandarin Duck - personal preference



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