old binoculars

[David Stowe <>]

I'd like to second the motion that poorer countries in SE asia etc  
would be perhaps a greater recipient of these binoculars.
Firstly - as has been mentioned, Australia on average is much more  
able to afford them. (Yes John would be a great exception Tony).
Secondly after hearing the reports of massive reduction in wader  
numbers and seeing what is happening in Korea etc it would be  
fantastic to try to generate interest in birding in countries where  
it seems environmental impact is huge. While we have our own problems  
i think we are relatively lucky with environmental considerations in  
industrial planning etc. I can't imagine the sea-wall in Korea ever  
getting the go ahead in Australia for example.
Getting these countries more involved in birding/nature would be a  
primary focus for me.
I know the logistics would be a bit harder but surely not  
insurmountable - even for Birds Australia. I'm sure the wader studies  
group would have contacts in the right places.
Anyway just my 2 cents.
Cheers
Dave



On 15/04/2008, at 9:59 AM, Michelle Plant wrote:

> Judith - Graeme Hamilton CEO from Birds Australia is looking in to  
> possibilities (repair opportunities) - will post / reply to you  
> when feedback through.  He also thinks it is a great idea.
> I would also recommend getting in touch with Allan - he is also  
> very passionate about getting young people involved and has a bit  
> of a network happening already.  He might give you some ideas to  
> try in your neck of the woods.  (I will check if I can pass on his  
> email to you.)
> Maybe - it would be good to have some young people involved in co- 
> ordinating the effort / targetting to their needs and interests at  
> their age - not just us older mid/older generation.  A youth Birds  
> Aus / Observers network.
> Kind regards
> Michelle