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bird name abbreviations

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Subject: bird name abbreviations
From: "Ann Howarth" <>
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:11:40 +1000
Hi everyone,
 
I have noticed since joining the chat line that many members, and especially, the more experienced members, tend to use initials to denote the bird species about which they are writing.
 
While I am a reasonably experienced birdwatcher and do not generally have difficulty with these acronyms, I am wondering how the novice members of the group fare in identifying the subject denoted by the acronym.
 
May I suggest that initially the name of the bird be written in full, with the acronym used  in the ensuing text.
 
Just a thought.
 
Cheers
 
Ann
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