It's an interesting piece Bob. The front end is good, but I think you
could have gone a bit further with your commentary. It would have
been helpful if there had been a few extra paragraphs discussing the
access fee, the way in which the authorised visits were conducted, the
number of birders who participated in those visits, and a summary of
their experience.
The issue of incipient racism is a difficult one to resolve. E-mail
is a notorious medium for misunderstanding. Whether or not it is
founded, the charge of racism is a "frog pond stopper" [the action by
an observer that results in the immediate suspension of frog calls].
I think the Princess Parrot irruption has raised a number of cultural
issues that will take a bit of time to resolve. I think an ongoing
dialogue between traditional owners and the "birding community" may be
mutually beneficial.
Regards, Laurie.
On 17/12/2010, at 3:13 PM, bob gosford wrote:
Dear all,
My piece on the recent brouhaha over the irruption of Princess
parrots to
the west of Alice Springs has been posted at the ABC's Unleashed.
You can see it here: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/42384.html
Please leave a comment if you have any thoughts, suggestions or
corrections
- I think that this story has a fair way to run yet...
Bob Gosford
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Alice Springs, NT
Australia
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Twitter: @bgosford
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