I would suggest that you go down to the event, and put the Questions directly
to John Young.
> On 23 Feb 2015, at 2:32 pm, Philip Veerman <> wrote:
>
> If the alleged comment about bush burning to help see the bird was given at
> one of these city lectures, I would take that as strongly suggestive
> evidence that it was an off the cuff remark or a joke or playing devil's
> advocate and nowhere near deserving of the level of angst it has caused.
> Mainly because in that situation it bears no actual or possible
> consequences, it is just a question. In contrast if that comment was made by
> someone who was present on site where the Night Parrots are, as a direct
> proposal to help see the bird, then it probably is deserving of the
> attention it has received.
>
> Philip
>
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> Tony Russell
> Sent: Monday, 23 February 2015 1:04 PM
> To: 'Christopher Watson';
> Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] John Young's Night Parrot talk in Melbourne-
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> When John gave his talk in Adelaide the room was over full with more than
> 200 people , some hanging outside the doors. His often humorous presentation
> was very well received. I can thoroughly recommend your attendance.
>
> Tony.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Christopher Watson
> Sent: Monday, 23 February 2015 11:56 AM
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> G'day all,
>
> It's been good to see the discussion here following Tom Biggs' announcement
> of the discovery that a Night Parrot had been killed by a feral cat.
>
> Whether you consider yourself a birder, lister, twitcher, naturalist or
> ornithologist, and whatever your position or opinions on conservation,
> invasive or endangered species management, or indeed John Young himself, you
> owe it to yourself to get the story from the man himself.
>
> He'll be talking at the Deakin Edge auditorium at Federation Square in
> Melbourne on Sunday March the 1st. He will be presenting his photos and
> video of the bird, and will have time for questions from the audience after
> his presentation. If you have a question about the Night Parrot or its
> management, this is your chance to put it to John Young in person.
>
> There are still a few seats left but get in quick. Tickets are available at
> this website:
> http://www.chriswatson.com.au/shop/night-parrot-presentation-ticket - and
> your tickets will be available for collection from the door from 6pm. Doors
> open at 6:45pm for a 7pm start.
>
> See you there!
>
> Chris Watson
>
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