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With the posting of each pelagic comment of late, my
heart and enthusiasm sinks deeper and deeper. Down here at Eden on the NSW
Far South Coast I have been promoting pelagic trips as Secretary of the Far
South Coast Birdwatchers. We are a three year old club and arrange the
trips on a regular basis at no gain to ourselves, but as a service to bird
enthusiasts who are either unable to schedule a trip from other ports or wish to
see what exists between Wollongong (NSW) and Portland (Vic). A myth that
Eden is "no good for pelagics" also apparently existed...what a
challenge to prove otherwise! We have now had 16 trips, none cancelled,
have an impressive (I think) list of species, provide a great day for many
overseas and interstate, city and country observers and have kept the cost to
$50. The "did not show" people cause hardship but fortunately
these are few. The extra trips run closer to the city in recent months are
perhaps also hurting us and I now make a plea for your assistance. For
some reason our trip on Sunday October 17 has 6 vacancies. (Nov 21 has
two) Is there anyone out there who has been thinking of coming this
way.......if so now is the time. A species list will be supplied if
needed, accommodation details, (inexpensive or dearer,) and any other help with
locating specific land species. We need you! Barbara
Jones.
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