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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MTem" data-source="post: 3510315" data-attributes="member: 107707">No don't. One of the big pluses of this hobby is there are no set ways of doing things - lot's of folk list and lots (like me) don't - lots stick to notes and bins and perhaps feel they have little need of the assistance of others, some use cameras and sometimes seek the assurance of the ID forum.Now't as queer as folk, and in my 50+ years birding that certainly applies to birders!I'm sure there are at least as many birders that get on my t*ts, as I get on theirs, but as I'm in this for personal education, enjoyment and satisfaction it doesn't really matter. I try to be polite, put the bird/wildlife welfare above mine (or theirs) and help where I can - but honestly Rotherbirder if my shutter sound causes you distress you really have a bigger problem, mate. Something that taking notes is not going to resolve.Like most things in life a thickish skin is required these days - especially in these somewhat anonymous internet communications.Mick</blockquote>