Some sad news

[mariko buszynski via Canberrabirds <>]

She was always friendly and helpful.  The first time I saw an Eastern Spinebill was at the ANBG and I was struck by its beauty.  Jean showed me its illustration in a field-guide. Ungratefully I complained the book was not doing justice to the actual bird.  Today as I went for my morning walk I saw an Eastern Spinebill.

Mariko

On Tue, Aug 22, 2023 at 8:13 PM Philip Veerman <> wrote:

And of course, a very nice person.

 

Philip

 

From: Canberrabirds [ On Behalf Of Stuart Rae via Canberrabirds
Sent: Tuesday, 22 August, 2023 2:08 PM
To: Mark Clayton
Cc: Canberra birds
Subject: Re: [Canberrabirds] Some sad news

 

Yes, sad news.

 

Jean was a great help with the frogmouths and LIttle Eagles. Always reliable and keen to learn.

 

Stuart

 

On Mon, 21 Aug 2023 at 23:46, Mark Clayton via Canberrabirds <> wrote:

A sad loss indeed.

 

Mark

 

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Sent: Tuesday, 22 August 2023 7:58 AM
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Subject: [Canberrabirds] Some sad news

 

Many of you will be aware that long-term COG member Jean Casburn has been battling cancer for some time.  Jean died peacefully last night (21 August).

Jean was a champion in the fight to have Bluetts Block saved from development, which led to her being the winner of the ACT Environment Award in 2022. 

She was also a loved friend to many of us.

Sandra Henderson

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