Normally I would correct a misidentification, but this case seemed a lost
cause. I think doing so would have merely turned every bird of prey in the
area into a Whistling Kite for the next visitors!
Murray Lord
>I just wonder whether you had a polite chat with the guide re the
>Whistling Kite/baby sea eagle and if so, what was his/her reaction? I
>hate the thought of hundreds of tourists being so badly mis-informed
>about one of Australia's commonest and most easily identified (when it
>whistles) raptors. Was the guide truly interested in informing people
>and, if so, did you give him/her some info on how to learn more about
>birds?
>Regards, Anne
hope (but
>don't promise!!) that things will run more smoothly from now on.
>
>If I've done everything properly (that would be a first) then you might
>notice a change or two that members have requested (a long time ago).
>
>Hope you all have a good birding weekend wherever you are.
>
>Cheers
>Russell Woodford
>List Founder/Maintainer etc
>
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