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David Siem's comments reminded of some remarks
by a tour
leader from Taiwan. In
Taipei they offer day trips by bus out into
the countryside led by club members (Wild
Bird Society of Taipei)
who have been trained as guides. These are advertised on
local
radio and in the papers - and attract thousands each
year.
I think we do need to move the hobby more out into the
mainstream
- and this may be a good way to start.
I think the bird observatories are another great way to get
people into
birdwatching. I still keep on running into people who
initiated their
interest from a weekend at Barren Grounds or one of the
other
observatories.
Richard
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