Be sure to let us know where! - we can all come and watch, and get an
'established' species and a 'migrant' species, both at once!
John Tongue
Ulverstone, Tas
On 14/01/2010, at 3:07 AM, Liz wrote:
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Judy Philip" <>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 9:45 AM
> To: "Liz" <>; <>
> Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Re: ground parrots
>
>> Dear Liz,
>>
>> I'm an Aussie descended from people who came here in the 1800s
>> (unfortunately no convicts).
>> I'm definitely not a knowledgable birder.
>>
>> I think this whole correspondence has been meant to be fun.
>>
>> And it has been.
>>
>> Tony Russell, to my eyes, is definitely a 'Pom'! Sorry Tones!
>> Liz, if you've met Tony, you'd have no doubt of his origins!
>> Not sure if that means he's a feral, a vagrant, or a pest ...
>>
>> But there's no doubt that he is an incredibly knowledgable and helpful
>> birder when it comes to Aussie birds.
>> I have often, in the bush, benefited from Tony's amazing knowledge and
>> helpfulness.
>>
>> An anecdote.
>> I always remember Tones tail-gating me down a hill to Brookfield NP in SA.
>> This elderly lady did the obvious - stood on the brakes and slowly proceeded
>> until we reached the flat when he was able to zoom past!
>> But he's a kind guy.
>> I remember that he was asking people - with concern - whether anyone had
>> seen me and if I'd arrived.
>> I know this only too well as I was standing behind him at the time!
>> No doubt Tony would deny that!
>>
>> Liz, Please don't get upset.
>> It really is meant to be humour!
>>
>> And Tony is a great birder albeit that he tends to tease.
>>
>> All the very best,
>>
>> Judy
>
>
> Hi Judy
>
> Wonderful story - does Tony also drive road-trains? ;-)
> I'm afraid I took the bait! See response to Bob.
> If we end up anywhere near Tony on our next trip, he owes me at least a
> half-day's birding as his redemption!
>
> Best wishes
> Liz
>
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