This is a great loss and a truly sad moment. To lose folks like Paul
and (a dozen years or so ago) Ted Parker, who's work in Peru and
Central America was equally special, shows us just how fragile life
is and how valuable the work of these dedicated folks is to our sense
of the world.
Bernie Krause
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>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
>knowledge 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 knowle=
dge
>was not limited to Ecuador as he led trips to Panama, Peru and other area=
s.
>He shared with me recordings from as far away as Uganda. Paul was also ke=
enly
>involved with conservation in Ecuador. Paul will always be with me throug=
h
>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=
be
>reached at
>
>I am just so sorry to deliver this sad news.
>
>John
>
>John V. Moore Nature Recordings
>www.johnvmoorenaturerecordings.com
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>"Microphones are not ears,
>Loudspeakers are not birds,
>A listening room is not nature."
>Klas Strandberg
>Yahoo! Groups Links
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