This is a message from John Moore posted to another list serve revealing th=
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death of former Nature recordist member Paul Coopmans.
I have exchanged many e-mails with Paul and concur with what John has
already said here.
Paul will be a sad loss, my thoughts are with his Wife, young son, family
and many friends.
Martyn
www.Naturesound.org <http://www.naturesound.org/>
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From: Bulletin Board for Ornithologists working with Neotropical Birds
On Behalf Of
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 10:35 AM
To:
Subject: Re: [NEOORN-L] 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 wit=
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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 knowledge 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=
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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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