Bill,
It is the NT News.
While on the subject, I would like to give a big "thank you' to the
person who ran to the NT News with the story. They have probably
managed to stuff-up birding in the Centre for years to come by helping
to get the Traditional people off-side with birders. Also I am sure
that it won't take long for the word will get around that birders will
pay $100 a day for a "guide" and before you know it, anyone who want's
to enter Aboriginal lands for birding will have to pay $100 per day to
bird and must be accompanied by a local guide, whether the guide knows
their birds, or not. This practice has started in Indonesia, where in
many of the National Parks, you must hire a local "guide" (who often
does not know a parrot from a duck), at around USD50 per day
Carl Clifford
On 05/10/2010, at 8:45 AM, Bill Stent wrote:
Simon, I'm not sure that "useful" is quite the word that I'd use to
describe the NT News article.
"Racist" might be closer. Possibly "patronising" if I were feeling
more conciliatory.
Not a good hook to get readers to Bird-o.
Bill
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From: "Simon Mustoe" <>
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 8:28 AM
To: <>
Subject: Ashmore Reef information
Hi,
ASHMORE REEF
Ashmore reef trips are nearly upon us so we've put together
information for you, on this remarkable place. If you visit Bird-O
and go to "Birding REGIONS" in the top menu, you'll find access to a
page about Ashmore Reef and the NW Shelf. You can see images from
past trips, read about its history and the birds that have been seen
there. There's also new article which summarises the birding
highlights from the last 14 trips and information on how you can
plan your trip to Ashmore Reef next year.
CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
There's another regional page set up for Central Aus. This is a way
to support our growing birding tour industry so email us if you're
interested in being part.
OUTBACK HAS UNSEEN BUCKS
Also of interest, an article in NT News titled "Outback has Unseen
Bucks" - a useful follow-up to the recent Princess Parrot debarcle. http://search.twitter.com/search.atom?q=%23birdonews
To keep updated with this news, follow us on Twitter, Facebook or
sign up for the newsletter.
Happy birding!
Simon.
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