Thanks Tony (and Mike) for clarification on those points for me. Much
appreciated!
Cheers
Dave
On 10/01/2011, at 11:37 AM, Tony Palliser wrote:
David,
From memory I think Christidis and Boles does include Antarctic. However,
given the fact that Antarctica is on another continent, even further away and
out of reach for most it was left off the totals page. But again it is up to
the individual what they wish to count on their Australian List. As for
‘mainland’ Australia – it made sense to follow the guidelines outlined by
American Birding which would include the Torres Strait Islands, Tasmania and
any location within the 200NM zone. So Lord Howe NSW and Macquarie Island TAS
are excluded.
Regards,
Tony
>>
Legally I believe they are part of Qld - just as Lord Howe is part of NSW.
On 9 January 2011 17:40,
<> wrote:
Great to see a separate column on your site now Tony giving the totals without
external territories. I have no problem with either sides of "the fence" and
can understand both arguments, but it is interesting to have it split. I know i
won't be in a position to get there any time soon so its great to be able to
compare totals on a more level field.
I know this has probably been discussed before, but why isn't Australian
Antarctic territory able to be counted?
Also are Boigu and Sabai counted in the separation into territories or are they
"mainland" Australia? I must confess I find it amusing how close they are to
mainland PNG! Sorry - not wanting to open another can, but i am genuinely
curious.
Cheers
David Stowe
>>
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