Hi all
A quick note to let you all know that the Northern Beaches Fairy-wren
Survey weekend went over very well, with dozens participating in the
surveys and presentation night and plenty of excellent records.
Everything went surprisingly smoothly, though we plan to examine the
entire process, outcomes and survey methodology to find ways that we
can improve things next year.
Almost everyone who participated on the teams was totally new to bird
watching. We also had a number of children and teenagers along. Given
that one of the main goals of the weekend was to get people out into
nature who normally might not do so makes the weekend an even greater
success.
Some people got a trifle moist on one of the teams when it rained
right at the end of the survey period on Saturday. However, Sunday
turned on fantastic weather and plenty of excellent data were
collected. We had a great time with these delightful birds on my
survey team. Most team members were total novices but everyone was
able to split the Variegated and Superb Fairy-wrens by their
appearance and calls by the time we had completed the survey.
Thanks to Mia Dalby-Ball (Pittwater Council), John Gale, Marita
Macrae, Cathy Hemrey (Coastal Environment Centre), Kuringai National
Park and all of the people who took part.
Happy fairy-wrenning
Ricki Coughlan
Sydney
Mb: 0400 436 910
http://www.redtail.net.au
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