{"id":1390,"date":"2020-07-16T07:08:26","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T11:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.conococheagueaudubon.org\/?page_id=1390"},"modified":"2020-09-08T11:42:23","modified_gmt":"2020-09-08T15:42:23","slug":"aba-birding-ethics-and-field-trip-guidance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/?page_id=1390","title":{"rendered":"ABA Birding Ethics and CAS Field Trip Guidance"},"content":{"rendered":"
2019-ABA-Code-of-Ethics<\/a><\/div>\n

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Field trips<\/strong> are a great way for both the beginner and the more experienced observer to learn, share knowledge, and explore the area. Families are encouraged to participate; children with an adult are welcome. Binoculars, a field guide, and a CB radio are recommended. No pets. When on a trip, remember to promote the welfare of birds and their environment. Always respect the law and the rights of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the COVID-19 pandemic, CAS has adopted new protocols <\/strong><\/a>to protect participants in field trips and other outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LEADER<\/strong>
* Is responsible for all aspects of trip.
* If unable to fulfill some task, must find substitute who can do it.
* Typical tasks:
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0* Outline the field trip – where and when to meet, where you are going, what participants should bring, walking rigors, carpooling, cost sharing, rest stops, bathroom breaks, likely species, ending time, inclement weather plans, etc.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0* Provide trip details and contact information to Publicity Chair ~3 months in advance of overnight trips.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0* Announce trip at meeting ~ 1-2 months in advance, depending on complexity of arrangements.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0* Circulate sign-up sheet as necessary.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0* Provide maps or directions to meeting place, as appropriate.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0* Facilitate car pooling.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0* Get permission to visit sites as needed.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0* Arrange for block of rooms for overnight trip; inform members how\/when to make reservations.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0* Become familiar with the area prior to the trip.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0* Arrive at the meeting place 10-15 minutes before the starting time.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0* Bring species checklist, CAS membership applications.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0* Greet participants as they arrive; make sure everyone is introduced.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0* Complete a checklist of the birds seen on the trip and provide to Records chair.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0* Give brief report of trip highlights at next meeting.

PARTICIPANTS<\/strong>
* Sign up in advance (no later than 6 PM on the day before the scheduled trip) so that leader has a rough idea of who and how many are planning to go on trip.
* For overnight trips, arrangements for lodging will be made by the trip leader, inform the leader on a timely basis if you cannot attend. You are responsible for paying any fees for cancellations.
* Arrive at the field trip meeting place ten to fifteen minutes before the stated time to ensure you are not left behind.
* If feasible, arrange car pooling arrangements in advance.
* Be prepared with binoculars, appropriate clothing (including protection from ticks), food and water.

PUBLICITY CHAIR<\/strong>
* Announce trip in Franklin County papers and other venues. Provide contact information for leader.

RECORDS CHAIR<\/strong>
* Maintain records of field trips (species list, at a minimum).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Field trips are a great way for both the beginner and the more experienced observer to learn, share knowledge, and explore the area. Families are encouraged to participate; children with an adult are welcome. Binoculars, a field guide, and a CB radio are recommended. No pets. When on a trip, remember to promote the welfare […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1390","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1390","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1390"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1390\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1633,"href":"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1390\/revisions\/1633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1390"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}