jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Humans and animals have never been able to get along.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

As a wildlife photographer I too have witnessed atrocities beyond the scope of human understanding. My group in Florida do not publish the locations of rare birds we photograph, we as a group know their whereabouts but keep the locations private.
If we come across a situation where a photographer or photographers are threatening wildlife we have the number of game officials on speed dial, the officers know us and our group and appreciate our information.
We also, when we post, remind the public on proper wildlife behavior and a general respect for it.
We also post the dangers wildlife face due to population infringement.
I have gotten in front of bad photographers and told them the dangers the wildlife face due to their actions, and I would say 99% of them back off because they lacked the knowledge to know the dangers of what they were doing.
We are polite and firm, if they insist we inform them that we have the numbers of wildlife officers who will support our desires and would it not be better for everyone involved to back off.
Like I said, most photographers do not realize how their actions impact the life of the wildlife they are photographing. And like I said, most of the time it ends up very well and most photographers thank us for informing them of the impact of what they are doing.
And our group continues to educate the public, and that's a big part of it. But their will always be those who feel they are above the need for caution.
In your case I would have reported them to the wildlife officers, and I would also have taken down their license numbers.
And further, I would have found out what their address was and sent them the dead bird in a box thanking them for killing it.
But that's just lovable me talking.

badapple Loc: Twin Lake, Michigan

Not all badapples are badapples 😄.

Saycheeze Loc: Ct

We need to know their names….

taffspride Loc: Originally Wales, now the Sunshine State

Parents need also to be reminded not to let their youngsters run into flocks of shorebirds to put them up. Despite warning signs all over the beach saying. "Do Not Disturb the birds." This happened on several occasions at Lido Beach Florida, while photographing Skimmers and their youngsters. We explained to the children and their parents what this could do to the fledglings who could not yet fly. Most were understanding. Then we spotted a women running through the birds screeching. "the birds, the birds, her friends were filming her and screeching with laughter. That time we were not quite so polite. Why can't people respect our wildlife?

Bullfrog Bill Loc: CT

Selfish and ignorant, a bad combination!

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

That really burns me up. There will be no shortage of people who want their own special up close and personal experience with wildlife, like they might see in Nat Geo or elsewhere.
I don't think they really understood the dire issue, and I hope they can be identified and fined.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

These people were a-holes. There are times to zoom with the feet, and times not to. This was a time to zoom with lens or post.

They should have been fined and/or had their equipment confiscated. This is also the rangers fault. This kind of behavior should not be accepted. The photographers did not only show show noon respect for wildlife, but the law.

Thanks for sharing, as a reminder to all, stay back. to you and to the photographers and ranger.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

I witnessed a really bad one when a group of photographers that were from the far east and pretended to not speak English, brought a step stool and ladder so that they could get up close to a hummingbird nest and take photos. They were putting their lenses literally 3 inches from the chicks. I tried to tell them that the parents are very upset and can't feed the chicks which have to be fed every 20 minutes. They acted like they didn't understand. I couldn't do much else because there are no officials that I could call that could respond. They are stretched really thin and are never in the area. I was ashamed to be a photographer that day because they were giving me and other photographers that respect wildlife a bad name.

gwilliams6

LestheK

They should dunk the photographers in the ocean 4 time, but only take them up 3. Selfish terds.

george19

I live close enough to this spot to want to go, but just never have…sailed out of Milford for 30 years. This appears to be state land, so yes…I would think the ranger has some authority. I hope there is an investigation of sorts. I haven’t seen anything in the paper.

In 2006 I was on the start of a trip (Nikon D100, 24-85 and 70-300, btw) in Sandspit BC. On the first day, after we all arrived, our guide (renowned university professor) led us on a short walk around the north end of the airport. He shortly pointed out an oystercatcher and its erratic movement. Then, based on the movements, designed to lure us away from the nest, he was able to find the eggs. Took a photo, moved on.

Let’s hope the rules for visiting the Milford preserve will change.

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

Unfortunately, there are some very inconsiderate, self centered and uneducated people.

cahale Loc: San Angelo, TX

The problem with this is in the Ranger's action. You don't ask; you tell; and enforce it. A 12 gauge filled with salt might have worked.