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Originally Posted by FlyingScot
I generally agree with Think that it's silly/arrogant for amateurs to pit themselves against pros. But I have to admit you raise a great point here. We should want to understand not just whether the banding was done properly, but also why the benefits of banding in this situation outweigh the risk and stress to the animals.
Great thread! This is the kind of debate we should be having  |
There's definitely a line to be struck between nature and interference. Given the renewed populations of loons in my lifetime, though, I absolutely have to lean towards what TLC and other organizations have done/are doing.
The only reason Sam—we—have loons to discuss is the result of direct action.
Read those articles—what they've discovered about loons as a result of banding/tracking is pretty big.
Side note/addendum: my new puppy had a thermometer stuck up her butt yesterday and some hair pulled out of her ear canals. She didn't love either, but one will keep her ears from infections and the other discovered giardia—both of which could make her life much more unpleasant/short if left untreated. Sometimes interference is essential.
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