Whilst there has been some really constructive discussion, comments such
as absence of the above call demonstrates a lack of understanding the
nature of recording. A collection of calls is only as complete as
availability. The audiotape series was without a Wandering Tattler call,
the CD series likewise, but I can assure you it was not for want of
trying. Pleas were posted on Birding-Aus, letters, emails to many
recordists, but nothing forthcoming, hence no calls on the field guide.
As a result of the recent discussion Graham Turner has offered a video
clip with clear images of the Wandering Tattler together with a call
given as it flew off and a few seconds later when out of sight. Both
calls are very affected by waves breaking on rocks. In fact it is only
due to my acquiring the latest Adobe Audition 3 program, a huge
improvement on Audition 1.5, that the calls have proved capable of editing.
Once full details are available I'll let you all know how to download a
very valuable addition to the CD series. The series is only a guide, no
guide is comprehensive and as such use it, use other publications, and
by and large you'll be able to pick something which will help
identification. If you do have a major improvement to offer, I'd be
delighted to know. Any extra calls would only be available for downloading.
Howard Plowright
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