I shared several times with Margaret in the Kelly's Swamp hides. I was a
beginner bird photographer at a time when Margaret was already
well-established. Margaret was generous with her advice and her advice
was excellent. Part of her legacy is the marvelous series of images on
one of the posters on the wall of one of the Kelly's Swamp hides. Look
for the 'ML'.
Con Boekel
On 1/19/2022 4:58 PM, sandra henderson via Canberrabirds wrote:
> Margaret passed away Jan 13.
> Some members will remember her stunning shots of some of the birds of
> Callum Brae, especially of the Nankeen Kestrels. She was instantly
> recognisable, using a wheelchair to get her heavy camera to the right
> spot, then sitting under a tarp waiting patiently for the right shot.
> My favourite memory is the day I had a juvenile sea-eagle fly over my
> home in Wanniassa - a few moments later Margaret (also in Wanniassa),
> took a photo as it passed over her place.
>
> Sandra H
>
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