Hi,
I've just spoken to the Lord Howe guys. I am almost 100% convinced with the
identification and should receive photos some time today. In the mean time, I
have found another charter flight, half the price of the first.
I've also organised access with Lord Howe Parks, though this may incur a
nominal charge for guiding services (unlikely to be more than $50 per person).
The bird is a half hour walk from the airport but is in a private area that is
sensitive to disturbance.
Subject to confirmation of ID, we will plan a charter on the weekend.
CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY.
Simon.
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> Subject: RE: [Birding-Aus] Red-billed Tropicbird UPDATE
> Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 07:33:02 +1100
>
>
> Hi,
>
> We are still awaiting receipt of photos but if this is a Red-billed
> Tropicbird, as appears to be the case, it has been present for some time.
> There is more information on its behaviour on the updated page at
> http://birdo.wildiaries.com/trips/10347. It looks like it is likely to stick
> around.
>
> CHARTER FLIGHT
>
> A charter flight is available this weekend but arrangements will have to be
> made very quickly. Please contact me asap if you would like a space (pending
> confirmation of the bird's identification).
>
> Regards,
>
> Simon.
>
>
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> > From:
> > Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 19:51:41 +1100
> > To: ;
> > Subject: [Birding-Aus] Red-billed Tropicbird on Lord Howe Island
> >
> > A Red-billed Tropicbird was apparently present Monday (maybe later) on Lord
> > Howe Island. This report came via Tony Palliser, who was contacted by a
> > visitor to the island. Tony has tentatively confirmed the identity of this
> > bird. Once confirmed, this will make it a first for Australia!
> >
> > NOTE, WE EXPECT TO HAVE MORE DETAILS IMMINENTLY.
> >
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> > We have arranged a charter aircraft available for 6 passengers for a
> > one-day return trip departing Sydney, if the bird is found to still be
> > present.
> >
> > Immediately email if you would like a space.
> >
> > The price will be approximately $1,600 return leaving Sydney airport in the
> > morning and returning in the afternoon (which morning will depend on what
> > news we find out about the bird). Compare this to the cost of a return
> > flight to Lord Howe plus overnight accommodation, approx $1,200 flight + at
> > least $250 per person for accommodation, though this may not be available
> > (Lord Howe accommodation is limited because it is a World Heritage Area)
> > plus not inexpensive food.
> >
> > Please visit:
> >
> > http://birdo.wildiaries.com/trips/10347
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> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Alan McBride
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