Sorry John, I see you already posted. What a great loss....
I'm stunned and saddened.
Martyn
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Bird and Animal Sounds Digitally Recorded at:
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Redmond. Washington. USA
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From:
On Behalf Of
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 10:38 AM
To:
Subject: [Nature Recordists] Re: Paul Coopmans
Dear All,
I am so sorry to inform you that Paul Coopmans died today after a months
long battle with cancer. His wife and mother said that Paul died peacefully
and
without pain. For those of us lucky enough to have known and worked with
Paul, this is a monumental loss. And it is a great loss for his young wife
and
son. To me, Paul was the finest all around birder in Ecuador. His knowledge
of
every facet of Ecuadorian ornithology was amazing. I (and others)
collaborated with him over the past 10 years to publish an audio series
containing
vocalizations of the birds of Ecuador. His attention to detail and knowledg=
e
were
unparalleled. He saved me from many embarrassing mistakes, and if Paul
Coopmans said a recording was correct..IT WAS. Paul also collaborated with
Bob
Ridgely and Paul Greenfield on the masterful two volume THE BIRDS OF
ECUADOR. His
name is justifiably referenced throughout the book. Paul's birding knowledg=
e
was not limited to Ecuador as he led trips to Panama, Peru and other areas.=
He shared with me recordings from as far away as Uganda. Paul was also
keenly
involved with conservation in Ecuador. Paul will always be with me through=
the over 300 hours of bird vocalizations he recorded and I have digitized.
It
is a marvelous collection.
Paul was a true friend and gentleman and his passing is a great loss to
Ecuador and ornithology. Paul's wife is able to access his e-mail and can b=
e
reached at <_coopmans%40ECNET.EC> EC_
<coopmans%40ECNET.EC> EC)
I am just so sorry to deliver this sad news.
John
John V. Moore Nature Recordings
www.johnvmoorenaturerecordings.com
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