Hi all and Keith,
It is interesting that this issue is raised now (which is not really that
interesting as even the Prime Minister now is aware of global warming, I
think!!!) as this year is to be the first year that the Black-necked
Stalkers have decided to do both the inland and the coast. This is because,
as Keith points out, twitchers confining their route to the inland are at a
disadvantage when compared to people on the coast, however people on the
coast are also at a disadvantage compared to those who do the inland then
drive all night to reach the coast. I call it the double-twitch where
twitchers do an inland twitch and a coastal twitch. It is virtually
impossible to win without doing so. The Black-necked Stalkers have for the
past two years confined their twitching to the Clarence River Valley and
although gaining a respectable tally could not match the winners. Winning
is not everything but it is nice to know that you have at least a level, or
near level, playing field.
Maybe there could be a limit on the distance allowed to be travelled. Maybe
double-twitches are just too climate unfriendly.
I look forward to other birdo's comments on this issue.
Greg Clancy
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