RE: HOW TO PREVENT BIRD SHOT DOWNS?
LOL I just read through the entire thread and realized my post could have possibly made me one of the 2%ers here. Well trust me, I'm not a tree hugger or "PC" of any sort. I'm an avid hunter, I get my food (steak and potato) from a waitress, my rum and coke comes from a stewardess on a plane, and there is no dash (-) in front of American. My post was simply referring to the beauty of the photo and personal experiences with people killing animals needlessly.
The hawks on Camp Pendleton used to mess with my sailplanes once in a while, and sometimes I'd give them a reason too. We don't really have too much trouble with them and our planes here in Michigan, although we do see a few along with a bald eagle once in a while. Lots of turkey buzzards and seagulls, but they usually run shortly after a plane is pointed at them.
Jeff