Swift Parrots and Regent Honeyeaters - update

Thank you to those people who have replied to my message about the Swift/Regent Workshops, however I apologise to those of you who have tried to reply to my email address, only to have it bounce back.  We are currently experiencing difficulties with our email system, so please send your replies to Mike Weston as detailed below.  Thank you very much and I look forward to meeting you at the workshops.
cheers
Deb

Mike Weston (Threatened Bird Network)
 or (03) 9882 2622
Following registration, you will receive more detailed information.

THE SWIFT PARROT AND REGENT HONEYEATER
RECOVERY TEAMS
Invite you and all your bird watching friends to come along to a
SWIFT PARROT & REGENT HONEYEATER WORKSHOP

SATURDAY 21ST JULY 2001 - CANBERRA and
SATURDAY 28TH JULY 2001 – CENTRAL COAST

The Workshop will include:
·        Training on identification of Swift Parrots and Regent Honeyeaters and their habitats 
·        Report back on results of last year's surveys & recovery activities
·        How crucial volunteers are to the recovery process
·        Illustrated talk by Recovery Team members, Debbie Saunders (Swift Parrot) & David Geering (Regent Honeyeater), who study the ecology of these birds and coordinate the surveys
·        Training on field data recording including the use of GPS/map reading

We'll provide you with a workshop folder as well as a light lunch & morning/afternoon tea.  All you need to bring is your enthusiasm and binoculars!


Debbie Saunders
Swift Parrot Project Officer
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Threatened Species Unit, Southern Directorate
Ph: (02) 6298 9733  Freecall: 1800 66 57 66 Fax: (02) 6299 4281
email: