I'ld agree with that, I reckon Russell's questioning of the Alan's request was
the right thing to do. I don't feel that you have anything to apologise for,
especially considering the example given. The points you raised were legitimate
and needed answering.
I hope that Alan doesn't take this the wrong way and comes to the understanding
that the birds interests were foremost at hand. I also hope that Alan does have
a good time in Aus whilst birding, and that he gets some great photos of our
birds whilst he's here. (Alan, if you are in Sydney and want a guide, I'll be
happy to show you some places if I am available).
Regards,
Mark
> storm <> wrote:
>
>
> Alan,
>
> Stop that, Russell has nothing to apologise for. He was being
> sensible - smuggling is not a small problem for either Australian or
> NZ birds and reptiles.
>
> He may have read more into it than you intended but such is life - he
> should be congratulated for being appropriately protective, not
> castigated.
>
> I hope you enjoy the time you spend in Australia (alas I can only show
> you fruit bats, not normally of significant interest to birders)
>
> cheers
> storm
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:
> Behalf Of Alan Beszant
> Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 9:58 AM
> To:
> Cc: ;
> Subject: [Birding-Aus] Visit to NSW and Victoria
>
>
> Hi Russell and Birds Australia Victorian Group,
> Russell, You are reading a lot more into this than was intended.
> Please read my reply in Purple below.
>
>
> FW: Visit to Victoria
> from [Russell Woodford] [Permanent Link][Original]
>
> To: BA Vic Group < >, birding birding-aus
> < >
> Subject: FW: Visit to Victoria
> From: Russell Woodford < >
> Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 22:30:14 +1100
>
> A few things strike me as unusual about this request:
>
> First, Mr Beszant wants to see "rare birds" rather than interesting
> regional birds, or ones that he hasn't seen before. Firstly I would
> like to photograph any bird, but as I do not live in Australia, and
> thus do not have the time you do, I try and target rare or birds that
> I have not seen before. If someone had e-mailed me from a club then
> all this would have become apparent.
> Secondly, he doesn't give a date when he is visiting I am in
> Australia most of March with my wife who is not a birder and so I try
> and make birding efficient for myself so that I can spend time on her
> interests, hence the e-mails requests, as I like to spend time with my
> wife each day. Thirdly, although he has been on outings with the Gold
> Coast group, he hasn't actually asked about outings in Victoria, but
> merely wants the local knowledge. We are only staying one or a maximum
> of two nights at each town between Sydney and the Great Ocean Road and
> so I would not have the time for a day field trip.
>
> Can anyone from the Gold Coast Bird Observers verify Mr Beszant
> as a bird photographer rather than anyone with a more sinister agenda?
> Sinister? Is this for real? I can't believe what I am reading.
> I'd be cautious about offering information until we can check
> this out - sorry to be suspicious, but it doesn't exactly ring true
> for me.
> To verify that I do go out with the Gold Coast Observers Club,
> please e-mail Terry Robinson and Terry Dillion
> (who does bird conservation work for the Gold Coast City Council.)
>
>
> I must say that I was not expecting anything like this. Usually
> birders are friendly and help one another.
> I visited WA last August and September and many of the bird
> groups were so helpful (including Anne at the Albany bird club and
> Maris of the Perth club and Frank O'Conner as well. They helped me ID
> birds from the photos that I took) You could e-mail them for
> verification as well if you are still that nervous. The Gold Coast and
> NSW people are very helpful and friendly also. Victoria???
>
> I think you had better contact all those people that have viewed
> your concerns and put this right.
>
> Awaiting your reply. Are you big enough for an apology? (As you
> can probably tell I am still upset by your comments)
>
> Attached a several photos that I took in WA last year to prove
> that I am a birder.
>
> Alan
>
> Russell Woodford
> Birding-Aus List Owner
>
> Geelong Victoria Australia
> http://www.birding-aus.org
>
> On 02/03/2010, at 7:38 PM, BA Vic Group wrote:
>
> I received this request from Alan Beszant to the Birds Australia
> Victoria
> Group email address.
>
>
>
> If you feel you can help, please reply directly to Alan.
>
>
>
> Many thanks,
>
>
>
> Ruth Woodrow
>
> Secretary
>
> Birds Australia Victoria Group
>
>
>
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